NYT Dictionary

PRONTO

/ˈpɹɑntoʊ/
AdverbAdjectivePRON-topron-to · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Quickly, very soon, promptly.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Spanish pronto, from Latin prōmptus. Doublet of prompt.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

promptlyreadilyapaceawaydirectlyexpeditiouslyfastforthwithhastilyimmediately

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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