English–Spanish
“speed up” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aθeleˈɾaɾ/
Example
Tenemos que acelerar si queremos llegar a tiempo.
We have to speed up if we want to arrive on time.
How to say “speed up” in Spanish
“Speed up” in Spanish is acelerar.
Speedometer needle climbing as a vehicle gains speed.
Example sentences with acelerar
Para cumplir el plazo, tenemos que acelerar el proceso de revisión.
To meet the deadline, we have to speed up the process of review.
Tips for using acelerar
- A clear cognate of English accelerate but spelled with one c in Spanish (acelerar), and it commonly pairs with proyecto, ritmo or paso rather than as a direct command to a person.