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prontezza

readiness

noun prohn-TETS-tsah Rare

Also means

quickness

Usage Note

Prontezza is an abstract noun derived from pronto (ready, prompt). It emphasises speed of response or mental sharpness — prontezza di riflessi (quick reflexes) and prontezza di spirito (quick wit) are fixed phrases. It is almost always used in the singular.

Examples

"Ha risposto con grande prontezza."

Natural Translation

She answered with great quickness.

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