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    Precipitadamente (en. Hastily)

    /pɾeθɪpɪtaðamente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    In a hurried manner or without reflection.
    He acted precipitously when making the decision.
    Actuó precipitadamente al tomar la decisión.
    With a lack of calm or care.
    The project was presented precipitously without adequate review.
    El proyecto fue presentado precipitadamente sin la revisión adecuada.
    Impulsively.
    She decided to leave precipitously without thinking about the consequences.
    Decidió irse precipitadamente sin pensar en las consecuencias.

    Etymology

    It derives from the adjective 'precipitated', which comes from the Latin 'praecipitatus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    without thinking twice
    To act without considering the consequences.
    sin pensarlo dos veces
    in a hurry
    To do something in a rush or without calm.
    a la carrera
    run like a madman
    To do something very quickly or uncontrollably.
    correr como un loco

    Related Words

    precipitation
    Action of precipitating; quickness in doing something.
    precipitación
    hastiness
    State of hurrying something.
    apresuramiento
    impulsivity
    Tendency to act without thinking.
    impulsividad

    Slang Meanings

    To act without thinking
    He moved in with her precipitously, without knowing her well.
    Se fue a vivir con ella precipitadamente, sin conocerla bien.
    To do things in a hurry
    She finished the task precipitously because she was running out of time.
    La tarea la terminó precipitadamente porque le faltaba tiempo.