Rápido (en. Fast)

/ˈrapido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That moves or performs something at great speed.
The car is very fast.
El coche es muy rápido.
That happens in a short time.
I need a quick response.
Necesito una respuesta rápida.
That occurs or is executed without delay.
The train arrived at the station fast.
El tren llegó a la estación rápido.

Etymology

From Latin 'rapidus', meaning 'that hurries'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fast and furious
Done in a very intense and quick manner.
rápido y furioso
at a fast pace
To move quickly.
a paso rápido
fast as lightning
To compare speed to lightning.
rápido como un rayo

Related Words

quickly
In a quick manner.
rápidamente
speed
Quality of being fast.
rapidez
accelerate
To make something go faster.
acelerar

Slang Meanings

Funky
The rhythm of the song is funky and fast.
El ritmo de la canción es funky y rápido.
Cool
That show is cool, it goes by really fast.
Ese programa está chido, pasa muy rápido.