/beˈloθ/
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Translation
fast, swift
Word origin
From Latin velox ('swift, quick'). The same root gives English 'velocity' and 'velocipede'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- velox
- English cognates
- velocity, velocipede
Grammar
Masc pluralveloces
Examples
guepardo .
The cheetah is the fastest animal on land.
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With such a fast car we will arrive right away.
acertada.
He gave a swift and accurate answer.
corredores .
The fastest runners start at the front.
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The river flows very swiftly after the rain.
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