rápido
/ˈrapido/
The English word "quick" is translated into Spanish as rápido.
rápido is an adjective used to describe someone or something moving with speed.
Meaning: moving with speed (adj)
Which one should you use?
While rápido is an adjective meaning "quick", the adverbial form "quickly" is often expressed by the phrase rápido or rápidamente.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the noun it modifies. It changes to rápida for feminine nouns, rápidos for masculine plural nouns and rápidas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈrapido/
Did you know?
- While rápido means 'quick', the expression en un abrir y cerrar de ojos is often used to describe something happening so quickly it is like 'the opening and closing of eyes'.
- In many Spanish speaking countries, rápido can be used as a noun to describe a 'rapid' or a fast stretch of water in a river.
- Spanish has a distinct word, veloz, which also means 'quick'. While rápido refers to general speed, veloz often implies a natural or innate swiftness, like that of a cheetah.
Examples in context
- El proceso fue rápido.The process was quick.This sentence shows how to use rápido to describe a process.Tatoeba #5748508 by arh, translation #5748145 by CM
- Caminaba a paso rápido.He walked at a quick pace.This sentence illustrates the use of rápido to describe a pace.Tatoeba #4772726 by alegarvid, translation #301019 by CK
- ¡Pásame el cubo, rápido!Give me the bucket, quick!This sentence demonstrates using rápido to mean "quick!"Tatoeba #13521223 by Seael, translation #10016536 by ddnktr
- Por favor, necesito una respuesta rápidaPlease, I need a quick response
- Vamos, rápidoLet's go, quickly
- Ella salió de la casa a toda prisaShe left the house in a hurry
- Terminé la tarea de voladaI finished the homework quickly
- Ven prontoCome quickly
- El niño fue veloz en resolver el problemaThe boy was quick in solving the problem
- El mensajero entregó el paquete rápidamenteThe courier delivered the package quickly
- 39 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are preparing to leave for a movie.
- AlejandroTengo que ser rápido con el baño.I have to be quick in the bathroom.
- ElenaDate prisa, que llegamos tarde.Hurry up, we are running late.
- AlejandroYa estoy listo, fue un cambio rápido.I am ready now, it was a quick change.
- ElenaPerfecto, vamos al coche ahora.Perfect, let's go to the car now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “quick” translations and entries rápido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
