Presto 37716 224537904 2008-07-09T08:50:33Z Jeraldstuart 7446889 /* Characters */ {{wiktionarypar|presto}} {{TOCright}} '''''Presto''''' is a word from the [[Italian language]], meaning 'soon', 'early', or 'quickly'. In English, it may have the following meanings: == As a common word == * An incantation or interjection used by some [[stage magician]]s * A [[music notation|musical score]] marking indicating a fast tempo * A starting hand of 5-5 in the [[Texas Hold'em]] poker game == As a proper name == === Places === * [[Presto, Bolivia]] * [[Presto, Idaho]], [[unincorporated community]] named after pioneer Presto Burrell === People === * A pen name of [[Jonathan Swift]] * [[Fay Presto]], British magician === Characters === * Presto the Magician, featured in the ''[[Dungeons & Dragons (TV series)|Dungeons & Dragons]]'' animated TV series * Presto the Tadpole, a pet featured in the game ''[[Insaniquarium Deluxe]]'' * The Amazing Presto! child magician featured in the game Battlez® === Corporations, ensembles, and products === ==== Entertainment and sports ==== * ''[[Presto (film)|Presto]]'', a 2008 short film from Pixar * [[Presto! Recording Studios]] * [[Presto (album)|''Presto'' (album)]], by Canadian rock band Rush * [[Presto Ballet]], 2000s American progressive rock band * [[Presto Corporation]], 1930s audio recording manufacturer and co-independent creator of the [[acetate disc]] * [[Great Taste Coffee Makers]], also known as Presto, a Philippine Basketball Association team ==== Automotive ==== * [[Presto-Matic]] (1946–1953), a Chrysler Corporation transmission * [[Rinspeed Presto]], a Swiss concept car that could stretch itself between 2-seat and 4-seat configurations * [[Hyundai Excel]], a car also known as the Hyundai Presto in South Korea ==== Food ==== * [[National Presto Industries]], manufacturer of Presto pressure cookers * [[Presto Foodmarkets]], a food store chain in the United Kingdom until the mid-1990s ==== Computers ==== * [[Presto (layout engine)]], used in the Opera web browser * [[Presto Studios]], a computer game development company ==== Other products and services ==== * [[Presto!]], an ATM network owned and operated by Publix Supermarkets * [[Presto card]], a smartcard-based fare payment system used in the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton, Canada {{disambig}} [[Category:Italian words and phrases]] [[de:Presto]] [[es:Presto]] [[fr:Presto]] [[nl:Presto]] [[pl:Presto]] [[pt:Presto]] [[ru:Presto]]