presto
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1pres·to
interjection \ˈpres-(ˌ)tō\Definition of PRESTO
—used to indicate the sudden appearance or occurrence of something often as if by magic
See Origin of PRESTO
Italian, quick, quickly, from Latin praestus ready, from praesto adverb, on hand; akin to Latin prae before — more at for
First Known Use: circa 1599
2presto
adverb or adjectiveDefinition of PRESTO
1
: suddenly as if by magic : immediately
2
: at a rapid tempo —used as a direction in music
First Known Use of PRESTO
1644
3presto
noun plural prestos
Definition of PRESTO
: a presto musical passage or movement
First Known Use of PRESTO
1801
Learn More About PRESTO
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: presto chango (verb imperative)
Previous Word in the Dictionary: prest money
All Words Near: presto
Previous Word in the Dictionary: prest money
All Words Near: presto
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up presto? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
