Translation of Italian word "presto" to English
presto
/ˈprɛsto/
How to use
The Italian adverb 'presto' means 'early, soon, quickly' (In a short time; early in the morning; quickly). It is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses. In practice, early in the day, soon, quickly, in a short time.
🇬🇧 English
early, soon, quickly
Example
Domani mattina devo alzarmi presto per prendere il volo delle sette.
Tomorrow morning I have to get up early to catch the seven o'clock flight.
Spero di rivederti molto presto per continuare la nostra chiacchierata.
I hope to see you very soon to continue our chat.
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- Domani mattina devo alzarmi presto per prendere il volo delle sette.— Tomorrow morning I have to get up early to catch the seven o'clock flight.
- Spero di rivederti molto presto per continuare la nostra chiacchierata.— I hope to see you very soon to continue our chat.
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The Italian word "presto" means "early, soon, quickly" in English.
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