curso intensivo
/kuɾso intensibo/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 'crash course' can be translated into Spanish as curso intensivo or curso acelerado.
Meaning: quick, intense course (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| curso intensivo | /kuɾso intensibo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| curso acelerado | /kuɾso aθeleɾado/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /kuɾso aseleɾado/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
Both terms are used to describe a quick, intense course.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are masculine nouns.
Did you know?
- While 'crash course' implies a sudden impact in English, using a word like 'choque' (crash) to translate it into Spanish would sound like a physical car accident rather than an educational program.
- While curso intensivo is common, Spanish speakers often use the slang term intensivo alone as a noun to refer to these short-term programs, especially in university settings.
- In Spanish, the word curso can refer to both the educational program and the physical duration of the academic year, depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Estoy buscando un curso intensivo de español para mejorar mi fluidez.I'm looking for an intensive Spanish course to improve my fluency.
- Necesito hacer un curso acelerado de marketing digital antes de empezar mi nuevo trabajo.I need to take a crash course in digital marketing before starting my new job.
- Mi empresa me enviará a un curso exprés sobre legislación laboral.My company is sending me to a crash course on labor law.
- Voy a tomar un curso rápido de cocina antes de mi cena de aniversario.I'm going to take a crash course in cooking before my anniversary dinner.
- Vamos a hacer un curso exprés de baile antes de la fiesta de esta noche.We're going to do a crash course in dancing before tonight's party.
- Tomé un curso intensivo de cocina.I took a crash course in cooking.
- Necesito un curso intensivo de español.I need a crash course in Spanish.
- El curso intensivo de piano fue muy útil.The piano crash course was very useful.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans.
- MateoVoy a Italia el próximo mes.I am going to Italy next month.
- MaríaDeberías hacer un curso intensivo de italiano.You should do a crash course in Italian.
- MateoTienes razón, Mateo buscará uno hoy.You are right, Mateo will look for one today.
- MaríaEso te ayudará mucho en el viaje.That will help you a lot on the trip.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crash course” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
