Acelerado (en. Accelerated)

/aseleˈɾaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has increased its speed.
The accelerated car overtook all the others.
El coche acelerado superó a todos los demás.
That shows haste or urgency.
His accelerated lifestyle causes him a lot of stress.
Su estilo de vida acelerado le provoca mucho estrés.
That occurs quickly or suddenly.
The accelerated growth of the population is a concerning issue.
El crecimiento acelerado de la población es un tema de preocupación.

Etymology

From the verb 'acelerar', which comes from the Latin 'accelerare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

accelerated like a motorcycle
It is said of someone who is going very fast or acting in a hurry.
acelerado como una moto
at an accelerated pace
Doing something with great speed.
a un ritmo acelerado

Related Words

to accelerate
To make something increase in speed.
acelerar
accelerator
Device that increases the speed or quickness of an action.
acelerador

Slang Meanings

To be very stressed or rushed.
Today I'm accelerated, I have a thousand things to do.
Hoy estoy acelerado, tengo mil cosas que hacer.
To go out partying or have a great time.
That night we were all accelerated dancing until dawn.
Esa noche todos estábamos acelerados bailando hasta el amanecer.