la
feminine
/beloθiˈðað/
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Translation
speed
Word origin
From Latin velocitas, from velox ('swift'). The same root gives English velocity.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- velox
- English cognates
- velocity
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralvelocidades
Examples
.
He was driving at great speed on the road.
maxima permitida .
The maximum permitted speed is one hundred.
.
They are working at full speed to finish on time.
cuesta.
He changed gear before going up the hill.
.
The wind speed picks up in the afternoon.
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