Spanish Conversation · Level 5
88 words
Spanish word
rápido
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrapiðo/
Meaning
- adjectivefast
Example
El coche es rápido.
The car is fast.
More examples
El servicio fue rápido.
The service was fast.
Core concept
Marked swiftness of a person, vehicle, or action.
Common phrases
muy rápido
very fast
servicio rápido
fast service
cada vez más rápido
increasingly fast
Similar words
veloz: Moves at very high speed, emphasizing strong, sustained velocity.
ágil: Moves or thinks with quick, nimble reactions and light-footed coordination.
exprés: Travel or delivery arranged as expedited service to arrive noticeably sooner than usual.
Definition in Spanish
Que presenta alta velocidad al moverse o al realizar una acción, por lo que tarda poco.
Word origin
Derived from Latin rapidus (from rapere 'to seize'), whose idea of sudden grabbing developed into a general sense of rapid movement and quickness.
Usage tips
- A lone exclamation ¡Rápido! can signal 'hurry', but in conversation phrases like date prisa or más rápido often sound more natural.