Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Fast" in Spanish: rápido/a
rápido/a
Fast in Spanish is rápido or rápida. Un tren rápido. Una respuesta rápida. Plurals: rápidos and rápidas. Rápido also works as an adverb.
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How to pronounce rápido/a
Say it
RAH-pee-doh / RAH-pee-dah
/ˈra.pi.ðo/, /ˈra.pi.ða/
RAH-pee-doh / RAH-pee-dah. Stress RAH. Soft r tap; accent on á.
"Fast" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| rápido | fast (masc.) / quickly Adjective or adverb. | Adjective or adverb. |
| rápida | fast (fem.) Feminine adjective. | Feminine adjective. |
| más rápido | faster Comparison. | Comparison. |
| comida rápida | fast food Fixed phrase. | Fixed phrase. |
How to use rápido/a in real life
- 1Transit
Tomamos el tren rápido.
We're taking the fast train.
Rápido with tren.
- 2Work chat
Necesito una respuesta rápida.
I need a fast answer.
Rápida agrees with respuesta.
- 3Running
Corre más rápido, por favor.
Run faster, please.
Más rápido as adverb.
Mistakes English speakers make with rápido/a
Incorrect: Una comida rápido.
Correct: Una comida rápida.
Agree gender: rápida with comida.
Incorrect: El bus es rápida.
Correct: El bus es rápido.
Agree gender: rápido with bus.
Good to know
Good to knowRápido/a is everyday Latin American Spanish for speed. Comida rápida means fast food. As an adverb, rápido often stays masculine-looking: habla rápido.
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Late for a meeting
ChatPal
¡Camina más rápido! Llegamos tarde.
Walk faster! We're arriving late.
You
Voy rápido. ¿Hay un taxi cerca?
I'm going fast. Is there a taxi nearby?
ChatPal
Sí. Un taxi es más rápido ahora.
Yes. A taxi is faster now.
You
Paremos ese amarillo.
Let's stop that yellow one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fast" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Rápido (m.), rápida (f.), plurals rápidos / rápidas.
Adjective or adverb?
Both. Un tren rápido; habla rápido.
How do I say faster?
Más rápido.
How do you pronounce rápido?
RAH-pee-doh. Stress the first syllable.
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