Italian Word · Beginner
pronto
ready / hello (on phone)
Pronunciation: PRON-to
Meaning
Prepared for an action or event; also used as a greeting when answering the telephone.
Example
Sei pronto per partire? / Pronto, chi parla?
Are you ready to leave? / Hello, who's speaking?
Practice tips
- Practice pronto out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for beginner-level learners.