muy pronto
/mui pɾonto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "very soon" is translated into Spanish as muy pronto.
It is also common to use dentro de poco as an alternative to express that something will happen in a short amount of time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase muy pronto is composed of muy (very) and pronto (soon).
Which one should you use?
Note that muy pronto refers to a point in time in the near future, whereas muy rápido refers to the speed of an action.
Did you know?
- While muy pronto is standard, in some regions, using ahorita can mean 'very soon', 'right now' or even 'in a few hours' depending on the country.
- Unlike English, where 'soon' is a simple adverb, pronto can also function as an adjective in certain contexts to describe someone who is quick-tempered or 'prompt'.
- The word muy comes from the Latin 'multum', which is the same root for the English word 'multiply', relating to the idea of 'muchness'.
Examples in context
- Te recuperarás muy pronto.You will recover very soon.This sentence is useful for using muy pronto to talk about recovery.Tatoeba #13837366 by ecorralest101, translation #11698355 by Jokubas
- Ocurrirá, pero no muy pronto.It'll happen, but not very soon.This sentence is useful for using muy pronto to describe when something will happen.Tatoeba #13483754 by Seael, translation #13483747 by rul
- Los demás vendrán muy pronto.The rest of them will come very soon.This sentence is useful for using muy pronto to talk about people arriving.Tatoeba #462899 by lukaszpp, translation #462898 by lukaszpp
- El informe estará disponible próximamente.The report will be available very soon.
- El evento comenzará en breve.The event will start very soon.
- El proyecto será entregado dentro de poco.The project will be delivered very soon.
- Espérame, estaré listo en un rato.Wait for me, I'll be ready very soon.
- ¡Te veo al ratito en la plaza!See you at the square very soon!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are saying goodbye at the airport.
- María¡Buen viaje, Alejandro!Have a good trip, Alejandro!
- AlejandroGracias, María. Te llamaré muy pronto.Thanks, María. I will call you very soon.
- MaríaEstaré esperando tu llamada.I will be waiting for your call.
- AlejandroAdiós, nos vemos pronto.Goodbye, see you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries muy, pronto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
