pronto
/ˈpɾõ.tu/masculine
The English phrase "ready" is translated into Portuguese as pronto. Wiktionary also lists preparado.
Meaning: prepared for immediate action or use (adj)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pronto | /ˈpɾõ.tu/ (Brazil) /ˈpɾõ.tu/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
| preparado | /pɾe.paˈɾa.du/ (Brazil) /pɾɨ.pɐˈɾa.du/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
pronto is used to describe someone or something that is prepared for immediate action or use. Related verbs include preparar and aprontar, which mean to make something prepared for action.
Which one should you use?
pronto usually implies being ready for immediate use or action, whereas preparado emphasizes the process of having been prepared or trained.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the subject. Use pronta for feminine subjects. When expressing that you are ready, use the verb estar (estou) rather than ser (sou), because readiness is considered a temporary state.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈpɾõ.tu/.
Did you know?
- The verb aprontar shares a root with pronto and is often used in Brazil to mean 'to get something ready', but it can also mean 'to cause trouble' depending on the context.
- Because pronto comes from the Latin prōmptus, it shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'prompter', the person who cues actors on stage.
- In Portuguese, saying pronto by itself can function as a filler word, similar to how English speakers use 'there', 'done', or 'all set' to signal the end of a task or an explanation.
Examples in context
- Eu já estou pronto.I'm already ready.This sentence is useful for saying you are ready using pronto.Tatoeba #1235311 by alexmarcelo, translation #574158 by CM
- O café está pronto.Coffee is ready.This sentence is useful for saying coffee is ready using pronto.Tatoeba #1841251 by alexmarcelo, translation #1521883 by shekitten
- O banho está pronto.The bath is ready.This sentence is useful for saying a bath is ready using pronto.Tatoeba #879603 by alexmarcelo, translation #64039 by CK
- Estou pronta para a reunião.I am ready for the meeting.
- Estamos prontos para a apresentação.We are ready for the presentation.
- Tô pronta para a festa.I'm ready for the party.
- Estou prontíssimo(a) para começar a entrevista.I am more than ready to start the interview.
- Tô pronta para encarar esse desafio!I'm ready to face this challenge!
- Estamos prontos para mudar o mundo com nossas ideias.We are ready to change the world with our ideas.
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Example conversation
Gabriel is getting ready to leave for a trip.
- MarianaVocê já está pronto para sair?Are you ready to leave yet?
- GabrielSim, estou pronto.Yes, I am ready.
- MarianaNão esqueça a sua mala.Don't forget your suitcase.
- GabrielEstá tudo na mochila.Everything is in the backpack.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ready” translations and entries pronto, preparado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries preparado, pronto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
