Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Apurada (en. In a hurry)

    /apuˈɾaða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is in a hurry or in a state of urgency.
    I was hurried because I was late for the meeting.
    Estaba apurada porque llegaba tarde a la reunión.
    Said of a person: who appears nervous or restless.
    Her hurried behavior indicated that something was worrying her.
    Su comportamiento apurado indicaba que algo la preocupaba.
    It is used to describe a complicated situation that requires a quick solution.
    The situation in the office was hurried; we needed to solve the problem immediately.
    La situación en la oficina era apurada, necesitábamos resolver el problema de inmediato.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'apurarse', which means to hurry.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be hurried
    To be in a situation of urgency or haste.
    estar apurada
    there is no rush
    To indicate that there is no reason to hurry.
    no hay apurada
    hurried for time
    To refer to being short on time to complete something.
    apurada por el tiempo

    Related Words

    to hurry
    Action of hurrying or being quick.
    apurarse
    hurry
    State of being in an uncomfortable or difficult situation.
    apuro
    urgency
    Need to act or do something quickly.
    urgencia

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a rush.
    Work has me in a rush; I’m hurried all the time.
    El trabajo me tiene a mil, estoy apurada todo el tiempo.
    To be running around.
    Today I'm running around; I have a hurried meeting.
    Hoy ando corriendo, tengo una reunión apurada.