English–Spanish

“speed” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsovelocidad

Pronunciation

IPA/rapiˈðeθ/

Example

No esperaba la rapidez con la que contestaste.

I didn't expect the speed with which you answered.

Illustration for rapidez (speed)

How to say “speed” in Spanish

“Speed” in Spanish is rapidez.

Short time required to perform an action or for a process to occur.

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

Example sentences with rapidez

La noticia se difundió con rapidez por las redes sociales.

The news spread quickly through social media.

Tips for using rapidez

  • Common collocations are con rapidez and rapidez de reacción, and rapidez is not the usual word for speedometer readings or rates, where velocidad is expected.

Other Spanish words for “speed”

¿Cuál es la velocidad del tren?

What is the speed of the train?

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