1. Ready: This is the most common meaning, often used in a similar way to the English "ready" or "prepared."
* Example: "Sono pronto per partire." (I am ready to leave.)
* Example: "La cena è pronta." (Dinner is ready.)
2. Hello: This is the standard greeting used when answering the phone, similar to the English "hello."
* Example: "Pronto?" (Hello?)
3. Quickly: This is a less common meaning, implying something that is done swiftly or immediately.
* Example: "Arrivo pronto!" (I'm coming right away!)
4. Right away: In some cases, "pronto" can be used to mean "right away" or "immediately."
* Example: "Voglio vedere il film pronto!" (I want to see the movie right away!)
In general, the specific meaning of "pronto" will be clear from the context of the sentence.