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    Rápidamente (en. Quickly)

    /ra.piðaˈmen̪te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Indicates that something is done quickly.
    The car advanced quickly down the road.
    El coche avanzó rápidamente por la carretera.
    Refers to the speed at which an action is carried out.
    He finished his homework quickly to go out and play.
    Terminó su tarea rápidamente para salir a jugar.
    Denotes the speed of a process or action.
    Events unfolded quickly at the meeting.
    Los eventos se sucedieron rápidamente en la reunión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rapidus', meaning 'quick', plus the suffix '-ly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do things quickly
    To carry out tasks or actions with speed.
    hacer las cosas rápidamente
    to move quickly
    To move from one place to another in a short time.
    moverse rápidamente
    to respond quickly
    To answer in a short time.
    responder rápidamente
    to function quickly
    To operate with efficiency and speed.
    funcionar rápidamente

    Related Words

    fast
    That moves or acts with great speed.
    rápido
    speed
    Quickness in movement or in executing something.
    celeridad
    dynamic
    That has or implies movement.
    dinámico

    Slang Meanings

    To do something without delay.
    I left the house quickly so I wouldn't be late.
    Salí de casa rápidamente para no llegar tarde.
    To do something in the blink of an eye.
    That task was done quickly, almost without thinking.
    Esa tarea fue hecha rápidamente, casi sin pensarlo.