prompt

happening or done immediately after something else happens; not delayed

inmediato, rápido, oportuno

Collocations prompt reply · prompt action

• She gave a prompt response to the question.

  Ella dio una respuesta rápida a la pregunta.

to remind someone to do something or to help them remember what they are supposed to say

recordar, sugerir, ayudar a recordar

• prompt somebody (to do something)

• The teacher prompted the students to think of examples.

  El profesor recordó a los estudiantes que pensaran en ejemplos.

a short message sent from one mobile phone to another; text message

mensaje de texto, mensaje corto

Collocations send a prompt

• She sent me a prompt to remind me of the meeting.

  Ella me envió un mensaje de texto para recordarme la reunión.

to start or cause something to happen suddenly; to trigger an event

desencadenar, provocar, iniciar

• prompt a reaction/response

• The news prompted a strong response from the public.

  Las noticias desencadenaron una fuerte reacción del público.

to activate or start an electronic device, system, etc.

activar, iniciar, poner en marcha

• prompt a system

• The software will prompt the user to enter their password.

  El software activará al usuario para que ingrese su contraseña.

a person or system that helps someone remember what they are supposed to say in a speech, play, etc.

ayudante de memoria, guía

Collocations prompt card

• She used a prompt to help her remember her lines.

  Ella usó una tarjeta de ayuda para recordar sus líneas.

the time when something happens or is planned to happen

hora, momento

Collocations at the prompt

• The meeting is at 3 p.m. sharp.

  La reunión es a las 15:00 horas en punto.

a person or thing that is very good, useful, or impressive; a star performer

estrella, talento destacado

Collocations prompt player

• She's a real prompt in the office.

  Ella es una estrella en la oficina.