presto
interjectionDefinition of presto
(Entry 1 of 3)
—used to indicate the sudden appearance or occurrence of something often as if by magic
presto
adverb or adjectiveDefinition of presto (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: suddenly as if by magic : immediately
2
: at a rapid tempo
—used as a direction in music
presto
noun
plural prestos
Definition of presto (Entry 3 of 3)
: a presto musical passage or movement
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The first known use of presto was circa 1599
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