Ràpid
Example: El cotxe és molt ràpid i arriba aviat.
Definition
"Ràpid" is an adjective in Catalan meaning fast or quick, describing something that moves or happens at high speed or in a short amount of time. For example, in the phrase 'El cotxe és molt ràpid i arriba aviat,' it indicates that the car is very fast and arrives soon.
Etymology
The Catalan word "ràpid" comes from the Latin term 'rapidus,' which means swift or hasty. This Latin root is also the source of similar words in other Romance languages, such as 'rapide' in French and 'rápido' in Spanish. Did you know that the word originally described rushing waters or swift movement, reflecting its sense of speed?
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"Ràpid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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