/ˈpɾonto/
Translation
soon, quickly
Word origin
From Latin promptus ('brought forth, ready, prompt'), the past participle of promere ('to bring out'). It means 'soon, quickly'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- promptus
- English cognates
- prompt, promptitude
Examples
.
I will be back soon.
.
We have to leave soon if we want to arrive on time.
.
I hope you recover soon.
despierta .
He wakes up very early every morning.
llegue, .
As soon as I arrive, I will let you know.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(21)Lo mismo de siempre
2 min read · Core 1000
Pedro conoce a alguien
2 min read · Core 5000
A Paula le duele todo
3 min read · Core 5000
Cuanto más espero, peor
3 min read · Core 5000
¿El coche o el carro?
3 min read · Core 5000
La conductora de la ambulancia
3 min read · Core 5000
El perro del barrio
3 min read · Core 5000
El primer día de trabajo
3 min read · Core 1000
El trabajo de Pedro
3 min read · Core 1000
El vecino nuevo
3 min read · Core 1000
Es importante que descanses
3 min read · Core 5000
Espero que vengáis
3 min read · Core 5000
La fiesta sorpresa
3 min read · Core 1000
La llamada
3 min read · Core 1000
Pasen y siéntense
3 min read · Core 5000
Perdido en la ciudad
3 min read · Core 1000
Se vende la camioneta
3 min read · Core 5000
Tú y tu hermano
3 min read · Core 5000
Una mañana en el mercado
3 min read · Core 1000
El primer día de Laura
4 min read · Core 1000
La cena de los Pereira
4 min read · Core 1000
Grammar articles
(7)Spanish Adverbs of Place, Time and Degree (aquí, todavía, muy vs mucho)
Spanish Conditional: the 'Would' Tense, me gustaría and Polite Requests
Spanish Future Tense: ir a + Infinitive and the Inflectional Future
Spanish Time and Frequency Phrases: de vez en cuando, a menudo, de repente, poco a poco
Spanish Negative Commands: Why no hables Borrows the Subjunctive
The Spanish Subjunctive in Adverbial Clauses: Rules and Practice
Spanish Subjunctive After Wishes
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