Rápidas (en. Fast)

/ˈrapiðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That occurs in a short time.
Quick answers are valued in a job interview.
Las respuestas rápidas son valoradas en una entrevista de trabajo.
That moves with speed.
Fast cars tend to be more expensive due to their advanced technology.
Los coches rápidos suelen ser más costosos por su tecnología avanzada.
That reaches a solution without prolonging the process.
We need quick decisions to solve this problem.
Necesitamos decisiones rápidas para resolver este problema.

Etymology

From the Latin 'rapidus', which means 'that drags or moves quickly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fast decisions
decisions made quickly, without much deliberation.
rápidas decisiones
fast animals
species known for their speed, such as the cheetah.
animales rápidos
fast courses
educational programs that are completed in a short time.
cursos rápidos

Related Words

quickness
quality of being fast.
rapidez
speed
ability to move at high speed.
velocidad
swiftness
speed in the execution of something.
celeridad

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who acts with mental agility.
That guy is very quick to solve problems.
Ese chico es muy rápido para resolver problemas.
Refers to accelerated situations or processes.
The meeting was quick because everyone agreed.
La reunión fue rápida porque todos estaban de acuerdo.