Precipitado (en. Precipitate)

/pɾesi.piˈta.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to something done without reflection or in a hurried manner.

He made a hasty decision that he later regretted.

Tomó una decisión precipitada que luego lamentó.

Describes an action carried out in haste.

His departure was hasty due to the storm.

Su salida fue precipitada debido a la tormenta.

Indicates something that has not been planned carefully.

The proposal was considered hasty and unrealistic.

La propuesta fue considerada precipitada y poco realista.

Derives from the Latin 'praecipitatus', the participle of the verb 'praecipitare', meaning 'to make fall or throw with force'.

do not act hastily

Refers to making decisions calmly and thoughtfully.

no actuar precipitado

act rashly

Implies doing something without careful consideration.

actuar a la ligera

hasty decision

A choice made quickly and without proper consideration.

decisión precipitada

precipitate

To make something happen quickly or unexpectedly.

precipitar

precipitation

The act of rushing or the speed at which something occurs.

precipitación

I precipitate

A person who acts hurriedly or thoughtlessly.

precipito

To decide without thinking.

Do not be hasty with your university choice.

No seas precipitado con la elección de la universidad.

To do things too quickly.

Sometimes it's better to take your time; there's no need to rush.

A veces es mejor tomarse su tiempo; no hay que precipitarse.