La velocidad
Example: La velocidad del coche aumentó rápidamente en la autopista.
Definition
"La velocidad" refers to the rate at which an object moves or operates, typically measured as distance traveled over time. It indicates how fast something is going, such as in the example phrase, where the car's speed increased quickly on the highway.
Etymology
The Spanish word "la velocidad" comes from the Latin 'velocitas,' which means swiftness or speed. Did you know? The root 'velox' means swift or fast, highlighting the emphasis on rapid movement inherent in the word.
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"La velocidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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