Rápido
Example: El tren rápido llegó a la estación antes de lo previsto.
Definition
"Rápido" is an adjective meaning quick or fast, used to describe something that moves or happens at high speed. For example, in the phrase 'El tren rápido llegó a la estación antes de lo previsto,' it highlights the train's swift arrival ahead of schedule.
Etymology
The word "rápido" comes from the Latin word 'rapidus,' meaning 'swift' or 'rapid.' This Latin root reflects a sense of speed and sudden movement, which has been preserved in the Spanish term. Did you know? The Latin 'rapidus' was also used to describe rushing waters or flowing rivers, emphasizing quickness.
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"Rápido" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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