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Fast in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'fast' is 'rápido', pronounced RAH-pee-doh (IPA: /ˈrapiðo/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: rápidos).

Pronunciation: RAH-pee-doh

Spanishrápido
PronunciationRAH-pee-doh · /ˈrapiðo/
Part of speechadjective
Pluralrápidos
LevelA1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'rápido'

  • Este tren es muy rápido.
    This train is very fast.
  • Necesito una respuesta rápida.
    I need a quick answer.
  • Los coches rápidos consumen más gasolina.
    Fast cars use more gas.
  • ¡Qué rápida eres resolviendo problemas!
    You're so quick at solving problems!

Common Phrases with 'rápido'

  • comida rápida
    fast food
  • ¡Rápido!
    Quick! / Hurry!

How to Use 'rápido'

Regular four-form adjective: rápido, rápida, rápidos, rápidas. It also works unchanged as an adverb meaning 'quickly': corre rápido (= rápidamente). Note the written accent on the first syllable.

Related Vocabulary

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'fast' in Spanish?

'Fast' in Spanish is 'rápido', pronounced RAH-pee-doh.

How do you spell 'rápido'?

It is spelled r-á-p-i-d-o.

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