Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Fast" in Italian: veloce
veloce
Fast in Italian is veloce (veh-LOH-cheh). It covers cars, people, and internet. Rapido is a close synonym; prestissimo is very fast for music tempo.
Traffic
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How to pronounce veloce
Say it
veh-LOH-cheh
/veˈlo.tʃe/
Veloce stresses LOH: veh-LOH-cheh. Soft cheh.
"Fast" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| veloce | fast Default adjective. | Default adjective. |
| più veloce | faster Comparison. | Comparison. |
| troppo veloce | too fast Complaint or warning. | Complaint or warning. |
| una risposta veloce | a quick reply Messages. | Messages. |
How to use veloce in real life
- 1Traffic
Non andare così veloce in città.
Don't go so fast in the city.
Veloce with andare.
- 2Wi-Fi
La connessione qui è veloce.
The connection here is fast.
Veloce for internet.
- 3Kitchen help
Serve una mano veloce con l'insalata.
We need a fast hand with the salad.
Veloce for quick help.
Mistakes English speakers make with veloce
Incorrect: La macchina è fast.
Correct: La macchina è veloce.
Use veloce.
Incorrect: Parla più veloce, per favore.
Correct: Parla più velocemente, per favore.
For speech, prefer the adverb velocemente.
Good to know
Italians praise a servizio veloce at lunch counters and complain when trains are not. Veloce is neutral-positive unless you add troppo.
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ChatPal
Dobbiamo essere veloci: il treno non aspetta.
We need to be fast: the train won't wait.
You
Ok, cammino veloce verso il binario.
Ok, I'm walking fast toward the platform.
ChatPal
Bravo, mancano tre minuti.
Good, three minutes left.
You
Ce la facciamo se restiamo veloci.
We'll make it if we stay fast.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fast" in Italian
Veloce or rapido?
Both work; veloce is the everyday default.
Adverb form?
Velocemente.
Opposite?
Lento/a or lentamente.
Faster please?
Più veloce, per favore.
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