Celeridad (en. Speed)

/θe.le.ɾi.ðad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Speed and efficiency in completing a task.
The celerity in the customer service response was admirable.
La celeridad en la respuesta del servicio al cliente fue admirable.
The quality of being fast or agile.
The celerity of the runner allowed him to win the race.
La celeridad del corredor le permitió ganar la carrera.

Etymology

From the Latin 'celeritas', which means speed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with celerity
To do something quickly and efficiently.
con celeridad
to act with celerity
To respond or act quickly to a situation.
actuar con celeridad
to do things with celerity
To carry out tasks with speed.
hacer las cosas con celeridad

Related Words

quick
That which is fast or swift.
celer
to accelerate
To increase the speed of something.
acelerar
fast
That which moves or acts with great speed.
rápido

Slang Meanings

Quick acceleration
That car has an impressive acceleration on the track.
Ese coche tiene un acelerón impresionante en la pista.
To get straight to the point
Let's get straight to the point and do this with celerity.
Vamos a ir al grano y hacer esto con celeridad.