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.
Transit
Tomamos el tren rápido.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
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
Rápido/a is everyday Latin American Spanish for speed. Comida rápida means fast food. As an adverb, rápido often stays masculine-looking: habla rápido.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Fast" in other languages
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.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- Y in Spanish AlphabetY in spanish alphabet. Learn how y works in the Spanish alphabet, from its names (ye and i griega) to its dual consonant and vowel pronunciation
- How to Practice Speaking Spanish with AI the Smart WayLearn how to practice speaking Spanish with AI using practical routines, realistic scenarios, and feedback loops that actually build real-world fluency.
