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    Priesa (en. Hurry)

    /ˈpɾiesa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Situation of urgency or need to do something quickly.
    I'm not in a hurry, I can wait to finish the work.
    No tengo priesa, puedo esperar para terminar el trabajo.
    State of speed or immediacy in carrying out something.
    The hurry in the kitchen caused the food to burn.
    La priesa en la cocina hizo que se le quemara la comida.
    Lack of time or calm to carry out an activity.
    Working in a hurry can lead to mistakes.
    Trabajar con priesa puede ocasionar errores.

    Etymology

    The term 'priesa' comes from the vulgar Latin 'praecīsa', which means 'quick' or 'hurried'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there's no hurry
    Indicates that there is no need to rush.
    no hay priesa
    to do something in a hurry
    To carry out an action quickly.
    hacer algo con priesa
    to be in a hurry
    To be in a situation where there is a need to do something immediately.
    tener prisa

    Related Words

    apuro
    Situation in which there is a need to do something quickly.
    apuro
    urgent
    That requires immediate attention.
    urgente
    quick
    That moves or acts without delay.
    rápido

    Slang Meanings

    Acceleration in the way of working or acting.
    That boy always works in a hurry, he never stops.
    Ese chico siempre trabaja con priesa, nunca se detiene.
    Being very busy or overloaded with tasks.
    The rush today is because the deadlines are approaching.
    La priesa de hoy es porque se acercan los plazos de entrega.