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    Velocidad (en. Speed)

    /be.los.i.dad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Measure of the quickness of an object in motion.
    The speed of the car was impressive.
    La velocidad del coche era impresionante.
    Frequency with which an event occurs.
    The speed of technological changes is astonishing.
    La velocidad de los cambios tecnológicos es asombrosa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'velocitas', which derives from 'velox', meaning fast.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at high speed
    very quickly.
    a gran velocidad
    at the speed of light
    extremely fast.
    a velocidad de la luz
    change speed
    adjust the speed of something.
    cambiar de velocidad

    Related Words

    fast
    Moving or acting with swiftness.
    rápido
    slow
    Moving or acting with slowness.
    lento
    movement
    Action of moving or being moved.
    movimiento

    Slang Meanings

    A lot of speed in a very fast context.
    That competition was crazy, they were running at full speed.
    Esa competición fue una locura, corrían a una velocidad total.
    To be in continuous motion.
    He/She is always going a thousand miles an hour, never stops.
    Siempre va a mil por hora, nunca para.