Kilo Lingo

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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This word is part of lesson 25.