Presuroso (en. Hasty)

/pɾe su ɾo so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
In a hurry.
The hurried boy arrived late to school.
El chico presuroso llegó tarde a la escuela.
Moves or acts quickly.
His working style is very hurried and efficient.
Su estilo de trabajo es muy presuroso y eficiente.
Done without calm or pause.
He made hasty decisions that were not the best.
Tomó decisiones presurosas que no fueron las mejores.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'prae summa'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

as hurried as a flash
Refers to someone who acts with great speed.
presuroso como un rayo
to be in a hurry
To feel rushed or in need of hurrying.
estar presuroso
hasty action
An action taken without taking the necessary time.
acción presurosa

Related Words

hurried
In a hurry or done quickly.
apresurado
hurry
A state of wanting to do something quickly.
prisa
speed
Quality of being fast.
rapidez

Slang Meanings

Hurry up.
Come on, you're very hurried!
¡Vamos, que estás muy presuroso!
Don't rush, take it easy.
Be careful, don't act hurriedly.
Ten cuidado, no actúes presuroso.