presto

[ˈprestoʊ]

presto Definition

• 1. a term used to indicate that something will happen quickly or immediately
• 2. a musical direction meaning 'play this passage of music very fast'

Using presto: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "presto" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Presto! The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

• Example

  I need this report finished, presto!

• Example

  The pianist played the presto section with incredible speed and precision.

presto Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for presto

• immediately
• instantly
• quickly
• swiftly
• promptly

Phrases with presto

• presto chango

  a phrase used by magicians when performing a trick, meaning 'quick change'

  Example

  And presto chango! The magician transformed a dove into a bouquet of flowers.

• presto tempo

  a musical term meaning 'very fast tempo'

  Example

  The conductor signaled for the orchestra to play the presto tempo, and the music became a blur of sound.

• presto vivace

  a musical term meaning 'very fast and lively tempo'

  Example

  The final movement of the symphony was marked presto vivace, and the musicians played with incredible energy and enthusiasm.

Origins of presto

from Italian 'quickly'

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Summary: presto in Brief

'Presto' [ˈprestoʊ] is an adverb used to indicate that something will happen quickly or immediately. It is also a musical direction meaning 'play this passage of music very fast.' Examples include 'Presto! The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat,' and 'I need this report finished, presto!'