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pres·to
pres·to/ˈprestō/
adverb
(especially as a direction) in a quick tempo.
"piano playing isn't an athletic activity unless you're playing presto non-stop"
adjective
performed at a quick tempo.
"the five variations ramp the pace back up and drive toward the presto movement"
noun
a movement or passage marked to be performed in a quick tempo.
exclamation
a phrase announcing the successful completion of a trick, or suggesting that something has been done so easily that it seems to be magic.
"just one quick squeeze and presto! A stir fry in seconds"
May 23, 2023 · Literally it means “to soon”, in the sense of “to the next time we meet (which will be soon)”. “Vediamo presto” means either “we see soon” (indicative) or “ ...
7 days ago · said when something appears or happens so quickly or easily that it seems to be magic: You put your money in the machine and, hey presto, the coffee comes out! ...
Feb 27, 2024 · If something is going to happen soon, it will happen after a short time. You'll be hearing from us very soon.
2 days ago · (used as an instruction in a piece of music) very quickly. Word OriginItalian, 'quick, quickly', from late Latin praestus 'ready', from Latin praesto 'at ...
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7 days ago · Spanish Translation of “PRESTO” | The official Collins English-Spanish Dictionary online. Over 100000 Spanish translations of English words and phrases.
Feb 23, 2024 · Presto is an Italian term that translates to “very fast” or “quickly.” It's used in music to indicate to the musician to play rapidly and with agility.
Apr 10, 2024 · Presto may refer to: Contents. 1 Computing; 2 Music; 3 Companies and organizations; 4 Transportation; 5 Other uses. Computing edit.
1 day ago · something that people say when they have just done something so quickly and easily that it seems to have been done by magic. Definitions on the go.
Jul 4, 2023 · Interjection edit · hey presto. (British) Used by stage magicians, when performing a magic trick. synonyms △. Synonyms: abracadabra, alakazam, hey pass.