Pronto in english
pronunciation: sun part of speech: adverb
pronto1 = hunch ; gut feeling ; gut instinct ; feelings in + Posesivo + bones.
Example: Choice of manual or automated solution to a search problem depends mainly on the questions' complexity, but also on the librarian's hunch.Example: There is some fascinating research that has confirmed that 'hunches,' 'gut instincts,' 'gut feelings' are real and should be paid attention to.Example: There is some fascinating research that has confirmed that 'hunches,' 'gut instincts,' 'gut feelings' are real and should be paid attention to.Example: But the people's justice is hasty, mean-spirited and based on vague feelings in the bones and we need the cold hand of the law to save us from ourselves.pronto2 = early ; shortly ; soon ; before long ; it wasn't long before + Nombre ; it won't be long before + Nombre ; momentarily ; any time soon ; anon.
Example: It is too early to dismiss those physical forms associated with non-computerised cataloguing and indexing.Example: We shall return to the problem of synonyms shortly.Example: Not surprisingly, he soon found that the inventory lists were not quite adequate for his purposes.Example: News of boundless timber reserves spread, and before long lumberjacks from the thinning hardwood forests of New England swarmed into the uncharted area with no other possessions than their axes and brawn and the clothing they wore.Example: It wasn't long before the idea of a railhead was the talk of the town.Example: It won't be long before Singaporeans take to the streets in protest.Example: Regular service will be resumed momentarily.Example: Grams is kicking up a storm at the care home she is currently residing in and is about to have her ass hauled onto the sidewalk if she doesn't quit at it any time soon.Example: But for now, have fun my friends, I'll see you anon!.more:
» acostarse pronto = go to + bed soon .
Example: You may find that she may have trouble understanding what you mean when you tell her that 'it's getting late' or you 'should go to bed soon'.» adelantarse pronto en el marcador = take + an early lead .
Example: The Democrats took an early lead on the Internet, but now the Republicans are closing the gap.» alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento demasiado pronto = peak + too early .
Example: I'm worried that Darryl may have peaked too early in his last match, but he seems to be in very good nick and is capable of holding off Webster.» así de pronto = off-hand [offhand] .
Example: They suggest that instead of undergoing off-hand destruction, ephemera be considered a necessary part of a comprehensive archival collection.» aún es/era pronto = it is/was (still) early days (yet) [Las combinaciones normales son it is/was early days, it is/was still early days y it is/was early days yet] .
Example: It's early days, and we've got a lot to do, but there's no reason why we can't make this work.» comenzar pronto = make + an early start ; get + a head start ; get off to + an early start ; get + a jump start .
Example: In the belief that the library has an inseparable role in the education of students, semester-long term paper counselling sessions are offered to encourage students to make an early start. Example: Just a little bus on wheels but preschoolers get a head start. Example: Professional education got off to an early start in Spain. Example: Emergency crews got a jump start evacuating residents because two officers driving by saw the smoke and called for more help.» dejarlo de pronto = quit + cold turkey [Referido generalmente al modo de dejar una adicción] .
Example: When heavy or frequent drinkers suddenly decide to quit 'cold turkey' they will experience some physical withdrawal symptoms.» demasiado pronto = too soon ; too early .
Example: But to prevent any meandering at all, or to dam the flow of talk too soon and too often by intruding, generally only frustrates spontaneity = Aunque evitar cualquier divagación o cortar el flujo de la conversación demasiado pronto y con demasiada frecuencia con interrupciones generalmente sólo coarta la espontaneidad. Example: It's never too early -- or too late -- to take advantage of all the benefits.» de pronto = suddenly ; of a sudden ; without (any) warning ; all of a sudden ; just like that ; all at once .
Example: Then suddenly he extinguished his smile and arranged his countenance so that his listener should suppose him to be profoundly disturbed. Example: Of a sudden, Stanton felt she knew which candidate had the superior experience, even if she could not at the moment understand what was meant by 'relatively equal'. Example: In February 1986 an unforeseeable financial crisis at the Georgia Institute of Technology's library made it necessary to divert the binding budget to other areas and without warning binding activities were halted. Example: The process of secularization in Britain occurred all of a sudden sending Christianity on a downward spiral to the edges of social significance. Example: All I have to say is nothing happens just like that overnight, it takes time and exhausting waiting. Example: And, all at once, the moon arouse through the thin ghastly mist, crimson in color.» de pronto = suddenly ; of a sudden ; without (any) warning ; all of a sudden ; just like that ; all at once .
Example: Then suddenly he extinguished his smile and arranged his countenance so that his listener should suppose him to be profoundly disturbed. Example: Of a sudden, Stanton felt she knew which candidate had the superior experience, even if she could not at the moment understand what was meant by 'relatively equal'. Example: In February 1986 an unforeseeable financial crisis at the Georgia Institute of Technology's library made it necessary to divert the binding budget to other areas and without warning binding activities were halted. Example: The process of secularization in Britain occurred all of a sudden sending Christianity on a downward spiral to the edges of social significance. Example: All I have to say is nothing happens just like that overnight, it takes time and exhausting waiting. Example: And, all at once, the moon arouse through the thin ghastly mist, crimson in color.» desarrollarse demasiado pronto = peak + too early .
Example: I'm worried that Darryl may have peaked too early in his last match, but he seems to be in very good nick and is capable of holding off Webster.» desearle a Alguien que se mejore pronto = wish + Nombre + a speedy recovery .
Example: The injured crane operator, though badly injured, is now recovering in hospital and we wish him a speedy recovery.» desearle a Alguien que se recupere pronto = wish + Nombre + a speedy recovery .
Example: The injured crane operator, though badly injured, is now recovering in hospital and we wish him a speedy recovery.» desearle a Alguien una pronta mejoría = wish + Nombre + a speedy recovery .
Example: The injured crane operator, though badly injured, is now recovering in hospital and we wish him a speedy recovery.» desearle a Alguien una pronta recuperación = wish + Nombre + a speedy recovery .
Example: The injured crane operator, though badly injured, is now recovering in hospital and we wish him a speedy recovery.» despertarse pronto = wake up + early .
Example: To wake up early, go to bed early.» empezar pronto = get + a head start ; make + an early start ; get off to + an early start ; get + a jump start .
Example: Just a little bus on wheels but preschoolers get a head start. Example: In the belief that the library has an inseparable role in the education of students, semester-long term paper counselling sessions are offered to encourage students to make an early start. Example: Professional education got off to an early start in Spain. Example: Emergency crews got a jump start evacuating residents because two officers driving by saw the smoke and called for more help.» es/era pronto aún = it is/was (still) early days (yet) [Las combinaciones normales son it is/was early days, it is/was still early days y it is/was early days yet] .
Example: It's early days, and we've got a lot to do, but there's no reason why we can't make this work.» es/era pronto todavía = it is/was (still) early days (yet) [Las combinaciones normales son it is/was early days, it is/was still early days y it is/was early days yet] .
Example: It's early days, and we've got a lot to do, but there's no reason why we can't make this work.» ¡eso se dice pronto! = be easier said than done .
Example: In formulating strategies and choosing options to deal with Iraq, it is important to recognize that some things are easier said than done.» hasta pronto = bye for now ; I'll see you on the flipside ; I'll catch you on the flipside ; so long .
Example: 'Bye for now,' he said with a smile. Example: 'I'll see you (or catch you) on the flipside' became a catch phrase for some DJ's when closing a radio show during the vinyl record period = "Nos vemos" era una frase muy usada por algunos DJ's cuando terminaban sus programas de radios durante la época del disco de vinilo. Example: 'I'll see you (or catch you) on the flipside' became a catch phrase for some DJ's when closing a radio show during the vinyl record period = "Nos vemos" era una frase muy usada por algunos DJ's cuando terminaban sus programas de radios durante la época del disco de vinilo. Example: When the look of the sky informed us that it was getting along toward suppertime, we climbed down and said 'So long' and 'See you tomorrow,' and went our separate ways in the dusk.» hazte rico pronto = get-rich-quick .
Example: This dream suffered from a lack of funding and the distractions of the dot-com era's get-rich-quick schemes.» irse a dormir pronto = go to + bed soon .
Example: You may find that she may have trouble understanding what you mean when you tell her that 'it's getting late' or you 'should go to bed soon'.» irse a la cama pronto = go to + bed soon .
Example: You may find that she may have trouble understanding what you mean when you tell her that 'it's getting late' or you 'should go to bed soon'.» llegar demasiado pronto = be too early .
Example: It's not about how you start, its about how you finish and for me his resignation was too early.» llegar pronto = arrive ahead of + time .
Example: Arrive ahead of time, dress formally and smartly and portray confidence and composure with your posture and body language.» llegar pronto (a) = be early (for) .
Example: Sometimes menstrual periods can come as a surprise, being early, late or not happening at all.» mejorar pronto = have + a speedy recovery .
Example: On many occasions we have heard that a person went through surgery and had a speedy recovery.» muy pronto = before long ; pretty soon ; around the corner .
Example: News of boundless timber reserves spread, and before long lumberjacks from the thinning hardwood forests of New England swarmed into the uncharted area with no other possessions than their axes and brawn and the clothing they wore. Example: If they want this finished by Autumn 2009 they are going to have to a get a move on, so hopefully they will swing into action pretty soon. Example: But economic experts warn further strong growth this year spells trouble for Sydney around the corner.» ponerse bien pronto = have + a speedy recovery .
Example: On many occasions we have heard that a person went through surgery and had a speedy recovery.» por lo pronto = for the time being ; for the moment .
Example: Authorities for subject headings were excluded for the time being from the scope of the Working Group tasks. Example: For the moment, he was safe but there was no telling how long that would last.» recuperarse pronto = have + a speedy recovery .
Example: On many occasions we have heard that a person went through surgery and had a speedy recovery.» se dice pronto, pero no es tan fácil = be easier said than done .
Example: In formulating strategies and choosing options to deal with Iraq, it is important to recognize that some things are easier said than done.» ser demasiado pronto = be too early .
Example: It's not about how you start, its about how you finish and for me his resignation was too early.» ser pronto (para) = be early (for) .
Example: Sometimes menstrual periods can come as a surprise, being early, late or not happening at all.» tan pronto = quite so soon .
Example: She knew from her interview with him that she would be expected as reference librarian to fill in his absence, but she hadn't expected to assume the responsibility quite so soon.» tan pronto como = as soon as ; just as soon as ; no sooner ... than .
Example: It is essential that the central agency is able to provide records for new documents as soon as a librarian receives the document. Example: The needs of business assured the advent of mass-produced arithmetical machines just as soon as production methods were sufficiently advanced. Example: No sooner had the announcement been made by NASA than the astronomers were invited to join the company to continue their research.» tan pronto como + Pronombre + sea posible = at + Posesivo + earliest convenience .
Example: Please telephone me collect at your earliest convenience so that we can discuss your future, hopefully with the Mitford Public Library.» tan pronto como sea posible = as soon as possible (asap) ; at an early a juncture as possible .
Example: If there are excessive delays in the record becoming available, and long delays become a common phenomenon, the librarian who is anxious to make new stock available for the user as soon as possible will resort to local cataloguing. Example: The government decided to provide libraries with information at as early a juncture as possible, so as to allow them to take action at the policy level.» todavía es/era pronto = it is/was (still) early days (yet) [Las combinaciones normales son it is/was early days, it is/was still early days y it is/was early days yet] .
Example: It's early days, and we've got a lot to do, but there's no reason why we can't make this work.» volver pronto = haste back .
Example: 'Haste ye back!' called Derek Law, in his best Scottish brogue.