la

feminine

/beloθiˈðað/ ES

/belosiˈðað/ MX

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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

gran .

He was driving at great speed on the road.

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.