/deˈpɾisa/
Translation
quickly, fast, in a hurry
Word origin
From de plus prisa ('haste'), the latter from Latin pressa ('pressed'), from premere ('to press'). The same root gives English press and pressure.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- pressa
- English cognates
- press, pressure
Examples
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We walked quickly because it was very late.
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Do not talk so fast, I cannot understand you.
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We left the house in a hurry to catch the train.
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Everything happened very quickly that night.
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Walk faster or we will be left behind.
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