prisa
noun, Mexico
In Mexico "hurry" as a noun is prisa, and "I am in a hurry" is Tengo prisa. The verb "to hurry" is apurarse, which Mexicans use more than darse prisa. It is also called Tener prisa.
Meaning: rush or haste (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| prisa | noun, Mexico |
| Tener prisa | to be in a hurry |
| Apurarse | to hurry, Mexico |
Say Llevo prisa or Tengo prisa when you have to go. Sin prisa means "no rush", as in Hazlo sin prisa.
Which one should you use?
Apurarse is the natural everyday verb in Mexico, for example No te apures to say "do not worry" or "no rush". Darse prisa is more usual in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
Prisa is feminine, so it takes la and mucha.
Did you know?
- No te apures is a Mexican way to say "it is no problem", even when no hurry was involved.
Examples in context
- Tengo mucha prisa.I am in a big hurry.
- No te apures, hay tiempo.Do not rush, there is time.
- Hazlo sin prisa.Do it without hurry.
Example conversation
Elsa tells her friend Luis she has to leave a meeting in Mexico City.
- ElsaPerdón, llevo prisa.Sorry, I am in a hurry.
- LuisNo te apures, ve.Do not worry, go.
- ElsaGracias, te llamo luego.Thanks, I will call you later.
