Spanish word

celeridad

Pronunciation

IPA/θeleɾiˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpromptness

Example

Debemos resolverlo con celeridad.

We must resolve it promptly.

Illustration for celeridad (promptness)

More examples

Contestaron el correo con celeridad.

They replied to the email promptly.

Core concept

Prompt completion of an action.

Common phrases

  • con celeridad

    promptly

  • actuar con celeridad

    act promptly

  • proceder con celeridad

    proceed promptly

Similar words

rapidez: Happens or is done quickly, stressing a short amount of time.
velocidad: Describes how fast a person or object moves.
agilidad: Shows quick, flexible movement or mental responsiveness.
prontitud: Starts an action or reply immediately when needed.

Definition in Spanish

Velocidad en la realización de una acción o en la respuesta ante una necesidad.

Word origin

From Latin root celer 'quick' plus the abstract suffix -itas, which becomes Spanish -idad and denotes the quality of being prompt.

Usage tips

  • More formal than rápido, typical in legal and administrative language and often used in phrases like actuar con celeridad or responder con celeridad to emphasize promptness rather than casual speed.

Other meanings

  • speednoun
  • swiftnessnoun

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