What does presto in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word presto in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use presto in Italian.

The word presto in Italian means soon, speedily, quickly, early, early, ahead of time, presto, lend, loan, grant, give, carry out, be appropriate, be suitable, volunteer, See you soon!, as soon as possible, as soon as possible, very soon, We'll talk soon!, We'll be in touch soon!, see you soon, since early this morning, get well soon!, I hope you get better soon, get well soon, easily said, easier said, no sooner said than done, hope to hear from you soon, too early, too quickly. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word presto

soon

avverbio (fra poco, entro breve tempo)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Tornerò presto, non preoccuparti.
I'll be back soon, don't worry.

speedily, quickly

avverbio (rapidamente, in fretta)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Fai presto che siamo già in ritardo.
Go quickly; we're late!

early

avverbio (di buon’ora)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Si svegliava sempre presto e facendo molto rumore.
He always woke up early and made a lot of noise.

early, ahead of time

avverbio (prima del tempo stabilito)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Arrivò presto all'appuntamento e mi dovette aspettare per una buona mezzora.
He got to the meeting early and had to wait for me for a good half hour.

presto

sostantivo maschile (indicazione sullo spartito) (music)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Questa aria per pianoforte diventa un presto al secondo atto.
This aria for the piano becomes a presto in the second act.

lend, loan

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (cedere temporaneamente)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Non presto mai libri, perché so che poi difficilmente tornano indietro.
I never loan books because I never get them back.

grant, give, carry out

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (effettuare, dare)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Chi non presta il servizio militare deve assolvere il servizio civile.
Those who don't carry out military service have to carry out civil service.

be appropriate, be suitable

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (essere adatto)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Questo detergente si presta particolarmente per la pulizia di superfici delicate.
This soap is particularly suitable for cleaning delicate surfaces.

volunteer

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (mettersi a disposizione)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Ringraziamo il famoso attore che si è prestato a questo piccolo sketch.
We thank the famous actor who volunteered for this small sketch.

See you soon!

interiezione (commiato)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
A presto, e non dimenticarti di chiamarci quando arrivi.
See you soon! And don't forget to call us when you arrive.

as soon as possible

as soon as possible

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Cerca di finire al più presto possibile o la professoressa si arrabbierà.
Try to finish as soon as possible or the professor will get cross.

very soon

We'll talk soon!, We'll be in touch soon!

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

see you soon

since early this morning

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

get well soon!

interiezione (augurio di buona guarigione)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Guarisci presto! Appena possibile andiamo a fare una gita in montagna.
Get well soon! As soon as possible we'll go on a mountain trip.

I hope you get better soon, get well soon

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

easily said, easier said

locuzione aggettivale (più facile a dirsi che a farsi)

no sooner said than done

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

hope to hear from you soon

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

too early

locuzione avverbiale (prima del tempo stabilito)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

too quickly

locuzione avverbiale (troppo rapidamente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

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