velocidad
/beloθiˈdad/feminine
The Spanish word for speed is velocidad.
velocidad is a noun used to describe the rate of motion. You can also use the related adjective veloz to describe someone or something as fast or swift, or the verbal phrase andar velozmente to mean to go fast.
Meaning: rate of motion (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
velocidad is a feminine noun, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it.
How do you pronounce it?
/beloθiˈdad/
Did you know?
- Although velocidad describes physical speed, you might use the word rapidez to describe how quickly someone finishes a task or processes information.
- In Spanish, the adjective veloz is often used in literature and poetry to describe time, as in el tiempo es veloz, suggesting that time flies.
- The suffix -idad in velocidad is the Spanish equivalent of the English suffix '-ity', meaning both words share a structural DNA that allows you to guess their meanings.
Examples in context
- Él corrió a toda velocidadHe ran at full speed.This sentence shows how to use velocidad to describe running at a certain rate.Tatoeba #5749889 by Jasonsmv, translation #300786 by CM
- La velocidad no lo es todo.Speed isn't everything.This sentence uses velocidad to express that speed is not the only important factor.Tatoeba #3390004 by marcelostockle, translation #2249998 by CK
- Esta velocidad es demencial.This speed is insane.This sentence uses velocidad to describe an extreme or insane rate of motion.Tatoeba #1759770 by wallebot, translation #1759771 by wallebot
- La velocidad del vehículo es impresionante.The speed of the vehicle is impressive.
- ¡Qué rapidez tienes para arreglar las cosas!You're so fast at fixing things!
- No tengo tiempo, tengo mucha prisa.I don't have time, I'm in a hurry.
- a toda velocidadAt full speed
- 53 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about their road trip.
- MateoLucía, ¿te preocupa la velocidad?Lucía, does the speed worry you?
- LucíaUn poco, si vas muy rápido.A little, if you go very fast.
- MateoNo te preocupes, mantendré la velocidad constante.Do not worry, I will keep a constant speed.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo, así estaré más tranquila.Thanks, Mateo, that way I will be more calm.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “speed” translations and entries velocidad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
