Rápida (en. Fast)

/ˈrapida/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That moves or acts with speed.
The train is very fast.
El tren es muy rápido.
That happens in a short period of time.
We need a quick solution to the problem.
Necesitamos una solución rápida al problema.
That is done without delay.
The response was quick and effective.
La respuesta fue rápida y eficaz.

Etymology

From Latin 'rapidus', meaning 'that slides quickly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at full speed
in a very quick manner.
a toda velocidad
quick as a flash
extremely fast.
rápido como un rayo
to leave quickly
to leave in a hurry.
irse rápido

Related Words

quickness
quality of being quick.
rapidez
hurried
that acts quickly.
apresurado
agility
ability to move with speed.
agilidad

Slang Meanings

When something is done without much thought.
He did it quickly, without thinking about the consequences.
Lo hizo a lo rápido, sin pensar en las consecuencias.
When a person moves hurriedly.
She is moving very quickly today; she must be in a hurry for something.
Ella anda muy rápida hoy, debe tener prisa por algo.