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    Precipitada (en. Hasty)

    /pɾeθipitaða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is done or occurs quickly or unexpectedly.
    The decision was very hasty, as they did not consider all the options.
    La decisión fue muy precipitada, ya que no consideraron todas las opciones.
    Characterized by a lack of calmness or patience.
    His reaction was hasty, which caused him problems with his friends.
    Su reacción fue precipitada, lo que le causó problemas con sus amigos.
    That occurs in a hurry, without thinking about the consequences.
    Don't make decisions hastily, take your time to reflect.
    No tomes decisiones precipitadamente, toma tu tiempo para reflexionar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praecipitata', past participle of 'praecipere', which means 'to fall forward or beforehand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act hastily
    To make decisions without due reflection.
    actuar de forma precipitada
    a hasty response
    A response given without properly thinking.
    una respuesta precipitada

    Related Words

    precipitation
    Action of precipitating, falling quickly.
    precipitación
    to precipitate
    To cause something to happen quickly or suddenly.
    precipitar
    to hasten
    To accelerate an action.
    apresurar

    Slang Meanings

    To make decisions without thinking.
    Don’t be hasty, think carefully before acting.
    No seas precipitada, piensa bien antes de actuar.
    To do something quickly and carelessly.
    That response was very hasty; you should reconsider it.
    Esa respuesta fue muy precipitada, deberías repensarla.