Pronto
Example: Llegaré pronto a la escuela para la clase de hoy.
Definition
"Pronto" is an adverb meaning quickly or soon, indicating that something will happen in a short amount of time. For example, in the sentence "Llegaré pronto a la escuela para la clase de hoy," it means arriving shortly or without delay.
Etymology
The word "pronto" comes from the Latin word 'promptus,' meaning ready or quick. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to express the idea of something happening soon or quickly. Did you know? Its root also influenced the English word 'prompt.'
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"Pronto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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