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    Precipitarse (en. Rush)

    /presi.piˈtaɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To go quickly to a place or state without thinking about the consequences.
    He rushed towards the exit without looking where he was going.
    Se precipitó hacia la salida sin mirar por dónde iba.
    To make a decision hastily.
    You shouldn't rush to choose; think calmly.
    No deberías precipitarte a elegir; piensa con calma.
    To produce or cause something to happen quickly and often unexpectedly.
    The problem with the project escalated due to the lack of planning.
    El problema con el proyecto se precipitó debido a la falta de planificación.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praecipitare', which means 'to throw' or 'to make fall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    do not rush
    Act calmly and without rushing.
    no precipitarse
    to rush to a conclusion
    To reach a conclusion quickly without sufficient evidence.
    precipitarse a la conclusión
    to rush into a decision
    To make a decision without contemplating the options.
    precipitarse en una decisión

    Related Words

    precipitation
    Act of rushing; in meteorology, amount of water that falls as rain.
    precipitación
    precipitated
    That was carried out quickly and without reflection.
    precipitado

    Slang Meanings

    To act hastily in a social situation.
    Don't rush, enjoy the party.
    No te precipites, disfruta de la fiesta.
    To make impulsive decisions in relationships.
    He rushed to tell her he loved her.
    Él se precipitó al decirle que la amaba.