la
feminine
/rapiˈðeθ/
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Translation
speed
Word origin
From rápido, from Latin rapidus ('swift, seizing'), from rapere ('to seize'). The English 'rapid' and 'rapture' share this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- rapidus
- English cognates
- rapid, rapture
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralrapideces
Examples
sorprendente.
She solved the problem with surprising speed.
satisfechos.
The speed of the service left us satisfied.
¡ !
How quickly this child has grown!
calidad.
Speed should not sacrifice quality.
apagar .
He acted quickly to put out the fire.
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