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    Deprisa (en. Quickly)

    /deˈpɾisa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Quickly, without delay.
    I left home quickly because I was running late.
    Salí de casa deprisa porque se me hacía tarde.
    In an urgent or accelerated manner.
    The news spread quickly through social media.
    La noticia se difundió deprisa a través de las redes sociales.
    In a hurry, hastily.
    I needed to finish the report quickly before the meeting.
    Necesitaba terminar el reporte deprisa antes de la reunión.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'depressa', which is a form of the verb 'deprimo', meaning 'to oppress' or 'to reduce'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do something quickly
    To carry out an activity rapidly.
    hacer algo deprisa
    to go quickly
    To move at high speed.
    ir deprisa
    to eat quickly
    To consume food quickly, without enjoying it.
    comer deprisa

    Related Words

    hurry
    State of need to hurry.
    prisa
    rapidly
    In a quick manner.
    rápidamente
    to hurry
    To accelerate or make something happen in a hurry.
    apresurar

    Slang Meanings

    In a hurry and running
    I have to leave quickly to the appointment.
    Tengo que irme deprisa y corriendo a la cita.
    Going fast
    Today I'm going fast, I don't have time for anything.
    Hoy estoy yendo a mil, no tengo tiempo para nada.