Pronunciation: /ˈprɛsto/
adverb used to indicate that something happens quickly or suddenly
A1 I can make a sandwich, and presto, lunch is ready!
A2 She waved her wand and, presto, the rabbit appeared out of the hat.
B1 He quickly fixed the broken toy, and presto, it was as good as new.
B2 With a flick of her wrist, she cast a spell and, presto, the room was clean.
C1 The chef added a few ingredients, stirred the pot, and presto, a delicious meal was served.
C2 The magician performed his trick flawlessly, and presto, the audience erupted into applause.
interjection used to indicate a sudden action or change
A1 Presto! The magician made the rabbit disappear.
A2 Presto! The cake was ready in just 30 minutes.
B1 Presto! The solution to the problem suddenly became clear.
B2 Presto! The missing piece of the puzzle was finally found.
C1 Presto! The transformation of the company was complete.
C2 Presto! The masterpiece was unveiled to the public.
formal With a flick of his wand, the magician said 'Presto!' and the rabbit disappeared.
informal Just add water to the instant noodles, wait a few minutes, and presto - dinner is ready!
slang I'll just do a quick search online and presto, I'll have the answer to your question.
figurative She worked tirelessly on her project, and presto, she finally achieved her goal.
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