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“quick” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaxil/

Example

La enfermera fue ágil al ayudar al paciente.

The nurse was quick to help the patient.

Illustration for ágil (quick)

How to say “quick” in Spanish

“Quick” in Spanish is ágil.

A sharp-minded person answering or reacting instantly.

Full entry for ágil: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ágil

Su mente fue ágil durante el examen.

His mind was quick during the exam.

Tips for using ágil

  • Commonly used for mental quickness as well as bodily nimbleness, so phrases like 'mente ágil' signal quick thinking rather than physical agility.

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