Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prestes
Adverb
/ˈprɛːstɛs/
Definition
A Portuguese term often used to denote immediacy or readiness; it can refer to something that is about to happen or someone who is ready to act.
Examples
- Ele chegará prestes a hora do jantar. (He will arrive just before dinner time.)
- Estamos prestes a iniciar a reunião. (We are about to start the meeting.)
- Ela ficou prestes a chorar ao ouvir a notícia. (She was close to crying upon hearing the news.)
Meaning
The word conveys a sense of urgency and promptness, indicating that an action is imminent or that something is prepared to take place.
Synonyms
- Imediatamente
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- Quase
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