Spanish Conversation · Level 104
59 words
Spanish word
apurar
Pronunciation
IPA/apuˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbhurry
Example
¡Apúrate, que vamos a llegar tarde!
Hurry, we're going to be late!
More examples
Si no apuramos, perderemos el tren.
If we don't hurry, we'll miss the train.
Core concept
Tilting a nearly empty glass to gulp the last sip.
Common phrases
apurarse a salir
hurry to leave
apurar la comida
eat quickly
apurar el ritmo
pick up the pace
Similar words
darse prisa: Move quickly to avoid being late for an appointment or departure.
apresurarse: Begin acting faster, starting to hurry into motion or tasks.
precipitarse: Act hastily without enough thought, often causing mistakes.
apurarse: Rush to finish tasks or errands promptly, getting things done fast.
Definition in Spanish
Consumir o vaciar algo rápidamente, especialmente líquidos; por extensión, actuar con prisa o forzar la rapidez en otra persona.
Word origin
From a Latin root meaning 'bring to an end', Spanish apurar keeps a literal sense 'empty or consume quickly' and by extension 'hurry or urge someone to hurry'.
Usage tips
- Common conversational uses include apurar la copa ('drink up'), and the reflexive no te apures often means 'don't worry' rather than a literal 'don't hurry'.