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Definition of pronto

pronto

/ˈprɑːn.toʊ/
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• adverb

1

Promptly, quickly, or without delay (used informally, especially in commands or urgent requests).

Example

"The manager asked the team to get the revised financial figures onto her desk pronto."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Pronto" is strictly informal and is most frequently placed at the end of a clause or imperative sentence to convey urgency.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century into American English from Spanish pronto ("prompt, quick"), which derives from Latin promptus ("brought forth, ready, quick").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pronto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pronto
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