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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPresto
/ˈprɛs.toʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Used to announce a sudden trick, appearance, or the completion of an action, traditionally associated with stage magic.
"With a wave of his hand and a cry of presto, the rabbit vanished from the hat."
- 1
In a rapid or quick manner; very fast.
"The pianist played the finale presto, showcasing breathtaking agility."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Borrowed from Italian presto meaning quickly or sudden, derived from Late Latin praestō meaning ready or at hand. Originally a musical term indicating a very fast tempo, it later entered English magic and common vernacular as an exclamation denoting sudden transformation or appearance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Presto" is said worldwide
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abracadabra
Transliteration: abrakadabra
"Et paf, le tour est joué."
simsalabim
Transliteration: simsalabim
"Simsalabim, schon war der Hase weg."
presto
Transliteration: presto
"Presto, il coniglio è sparito!"
zas
Transliteration: zas
"Y zas, el conejo desapareció."
presto
Transliteration: presto
"Presto, o coelho sumiu."
तुरंत
Transliteration: turant
"और तुरंत जादू हो गया।"
变
Transliteration: biàn
"变！兔子不见了。"
얍
Transliteration: yap
"얍 하고 토끼가 사라졌습니다."
それ
Transliteration: sore
"それ、ウサギが消えた。"
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