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prontidão

[pɾõ.ti.ˈdɐ̃w]
nounfemininepl: prontidões
readiness, promptness, quickness
1. The quality or state of being ready, prepared, or willing to act quickly
The firefighters showed great readiness in responding to the emergency.
Os bombeiros mostraram grande prontidão em responder à emergência.
2. Speed or quickness in action or response
She answered the question with remarkable promptness.
Ela respondeu à pergunta com notável prontidão.
3. Willingness or eagerness to do something
He accepted the job offer with prontidão.
Ele aceitou a oferta de emprego com prontidão.
Synonyms
rapidezprestezaagilidadedisposiçãovontadeânimo
Antonyms
lentidãodemorarelutânciahesitaçãoindisposição

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prontidão
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
prontidão
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

com prontidão (promptly, readily)
estar em prontidão (to be on standby)
de prontidão (readily available)
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