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    Prisa (en. Hurry)

    /'prisa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of urgency or need to hurry.
    I am in a hurry to get to the meeting.
    Tengo prisa por llegar a la reunión.
    Temporary crisis of time.
    In the morning, I am always in a hurry to go to work.
    En la mañana siempre tengo prisa para ir al trabajo.
    Lack of time to get things done.
    I don't like to do things in a hurry.
    No me gusta hacer las cosas con prisa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pressa', the participle of 'premere' meaning 'to press'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there's no hurry
    There's no need to rush.
    no hay prisa
    in a hurry
    To do something quickly.
    con prisa
    to hurry
    To speed someone or something up.
    dar prisa

    Related Words

    hurry
    Situation of stress due to lack of time.
    apuro
    urgency
    Situation that requires immediate attention.
    urgencia
    eagerness
    Intense desire to do something soon.
    afán

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a rush
    Today I'm in a rush, I have to submit a project.
    Hoy estoy a las carreras, tengo que entregar un trabajo.
    To go cautiously
    When I'm in a hurry, I always go cautiously.
    Cuando tengo prisa, siempre voy con los pies de plomo.