A1 — Beginneradjective
pronto
ready
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
preparatodisponibileallestitoparato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
impreparatoin ritardosprovvedutoindietro
Usage note
'Pronto' is also used to answer the phone in Italian (= hello). 'Preparato' = prepared/well-prepared. 'Disponibile' covers ready + willing. 'Impreparato' = unprepared.
Example
"Sei pronto? Dobbiamo partire tra cinque minuti."
"Are you ready? We need to leave in five minutes."
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