andar rápido
/andaɾ ɾapido/from spelling rules
The phrase for 'ride fast' in Spanish is andar rápido.
This phrase is used to describe traveling at a high speed while riding a vehicle or an animal.
What does it mean word for word?
In this phrase, rápido functions as an adverb meaning 'fast' or 'quickly'.
How do you pronounce it?
/andaɾ ɾapido/
Did you know?
- While andar rápido is correct, Spanish speakers often use correr (to run) to describe a vehicle or animal moving at high speed.
- In some Spanish dialects, andar can be used colloquially to mean 'to be' in a certain mood or situation, like andar preocupado for 'being worried'.
- The preterite form of andar is an irregularity in the language that likely evolved from the verb haber, meaning 'to have'.
Examples in context
- Alexandre busca un modo eficiente de montar rápidamente.Alexandre is looking for an efficient way to ride fast.
- El ciclista profesional puede circular a gran velocidad sin perder el control.The professional cyclist can ride fast without losing control.
- ¡Vamos, amigos! ¡Vamos a toda velocidad!Let's go, friends! Let's ride fast!
- En el Campeonato de Ciclismo, Pedro quiere correr rápidamente para alcanzar a los demás competidores.In the Cycling Championship, Pedro wants to ride fast to catch up with the other competitors.
- Voy a andar rápido para adelantarte en el camino.I'll ride fast to overtake you on the road.
- No me gusta andar rápido en la bicicleta.I don't like to ride fast on the bicycle.
- El jinete empezó a andar rápido.The rider began to ride fast.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are preparing to go for a bike ride.
- LucíaAlejandro, vamos a andar rápido hoy.Alejandro, we are going to ride fast today.
- AlejandroEstá bien, pero ten cuidado, Lucía.That's fine, but be careful, Lucía.
- LucíaNo te preocupes, yo sé andar rápido.Don't worry, I know how to ride fast.
- AlejandroDe acuerdo, ¡comencemos el viaje!Alright, let's start the trip!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries andar, rápido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
