Apurarse
Example: No te apures, todavía tenemos tiempo para llegar a la reunión.
Definition
"Apurarse" means to hurry or rush oneself, especially when trying to complete a task or reach a destination quickly. It implies acting with urgency or concern about time, as in the phrase, 'No te apures,' meaning 'Don't rush yourself.'
Etymology
The Spanish verb "apurarse" originates from the word "apuro," which means a difficult or urgent situation. The suffix '-arse' turns it into a reflexive verb, implying the action is done by oneself. Interestingly, "apuro" itself comes from the Latin 'appurare,' meaning to purify or complete, which evolved to express urgency or being pressed for time.
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"Apurarse" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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