English word pronto comes from Latin emo, Latin pro, and later Latin promo (I take or bring out or forth, produce, bring to light.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| emo | Latin (lat) | (figuratively) I acquire, procure.. (transitive) I buy, purchase. |
| pro | Latin (lat) | About. According to. As befitting. As, like. Before. For. In front, instead of. On behalf of. |
| promo | Latin (lat) | I take or bring out or forth, produce, bring to light. |
| promptus | Latin (lat) | Manifest, disclosed. Quick, prompt. Ready, willing, eager. |
| pronto | Spanish (es) | Prompt, on time. Ready Soon; promptly. Suddenly. |
| pronto | English (en) | Quickly, soon, promptly. |