Veloces (en. Fast)

/beˈlo.θes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that happens quickly.
Vehicles on the highway are very fast.
Los vehículos en la autopista son muy veloces.
Indicates that a person executes actions quickly.
The athlete is so fast that he won the race effortlessly.
El atleta es tan veloz que ganó la carrera sin esfuerzo.
Describes an animal that moves quickly.
Deer are fast animals in nature.
Los ciervos son animales veloces en la naturaleza.

Etymology

From Latin 'velox', which means fast or light.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at full speed
refers to doing something very quickly.
a toda velocidad
a flash
indicates that something or someone is very fast in their action or reaction.
un chispazo
run like the wind
means to run very quickly.
correr como el viento

Related Words

speed
It is the speed at which something moves.
velocidad
progress
It is the progress or movement forward.
avance
quickness
It is the quality of being fast.
rapidez

Slang Meanings

Go fast.
I'm going to the store, so I'm going fast.
Voy a la tienda, así que voy a veloces.
Do something without delay.
Finish your tasks quickly to go out and play.
Termina tus tareas veloces para salir a jugar.