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la

feminine

/ˈpɾisa/

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Translation

hurry, haste, rush

Word origin

From an older form priessa, from Vulgar Latin pressa, the feminine past participle of Latin premere ('to press'). It means 'hurry, haste'.

Origin
Latin
Root
pressa
English cognates
press, pressure

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralprisas

Examples

Date equipaje.

Hurry up or we will be late to the airport with all the luggage.

, .

There is no rush, we still have time before the show starts.

alarma incendios.

I rushed out at full speed when I heard the fire alarm.

.

I am in a hurry because the doctor is expecting me.

mucha .

I am in a great hurry to get home.

, .

There is no hurry, we can talk later.

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This word is part of lesson 15.