Rápido
Example: O carro vermelho é muito rápido na estrada.
Definition
"Rápido" is an adjective describing something that moves, acts, or happens with great speed or swiftness. For example, in the phrase "O carro vermelho é muito rápido na estrada," it highlights the car's ability to travel quickly on the road.
Etymology
The word "rápido" comes from the Latin word "rapidus," meaning swift or hasty. Interestingly, "rapidus" is related to the verb "rapere," which means to seize or carry off quickly, reflecting the sense of quick movement inherent in "rápido." Did you know that this root also gave rise to the English word "rapid"?
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