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/ˈpɾisa/
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
Examples
Date .
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.
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I rushed out at full speed when I heard the fire alarm.
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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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