Today’s Spanish word of the day is “pronto”.
It can be used as an adverb meaning “quickly”, “fast”, “soon” or “early”.
It can also be used as an adjective meaning “quick” or “prompt”.
The word “pronto” in also used in English, having entered the English language from Spanish in the 1800s. However, in Spanish it’s more of an everyday word with a wider range of possible uses. In English, “pronto” tends to be reserved for the end of sentences, and rarely sounds very serious.
The word “pronto” comes from Latin promptus, meaning “quick” or “ready”. This is also the root of the English word “prompt”.
Example sentences
¿El autobús llegará pronto?
Will the bus arrive soon?
Necesito hacer esto pronto.
I need to do this soon.
¿Cuán pronto podemos hacer el check-in?
How soon/early can we check in?
Llegaré pronto.
I will arrive soon.
Ella se levantó muy pronto.
She got up very early.
