superrápido
/superapido/from spelling rules
The English phrase "super fast" is translated into Spanish as superrápido.
superrápido is used to describe something that moves or happens at a very high speed. You can also use the phrase muy rápido to mean "very fast".
Which one should you use?
While superrápido uses the prefix "super-" for emphasis, muy rápido is a common alternative meaning "very fast".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the colloquial expression volando, which translates to "flying" in English, is used to mean "super fast".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use superrápida for feminine singular nouns, superrápidos for masculine plural nouns and superrápidas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/superapido/
Did you know?
- To emphasize extreme speed beyond superrápido, some speakers use the phrase a todo trapo, which originally referred to the speed of sails on a ship.
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear people say something is a mil, which literally means 'at a thousand', to indicate it is moving 'super fast'.
- The Spanish word 'rápido' shares a common ancestor with the English word 'rapid', both originating from the Latin 'rapidus', which stems from 'rapere' meaning 'to seize' or 'to snatch'.
Examples in context
- El servicio de entrega fue muy rápido.The delivery service was super fast.
- Necesitamos una solución muy rápida para satisfacer al cliente.We need a super fast solution to satisfy the customer.
- El equipo de desarrollo trabajó con velocidad extrema para cumplir con el plazo.The development team worked with extreme speed to meet the deadline.
- Mejor llega súper rápido. Estamos esperando por ti.You better arrive super fast, we're waiting for you.
- El nuevo auto va súper rápido.The new car goes super fast.
- Terminé mi tarea a toda velocidad y ahora puedo relajarme.I finished my homework super fast, and now I can relax.
- ¡Hazlo rapidito!Do it super fast!
- Llegué a la cita volando.I arrived at the appointment super fast.
- Comí la comida volando porque tenía prisa.I ate the food really fast because I was in a hurry.
- Ese coche es superrápido.That car is super fast.
- El internet hoy está superrápido.The internet is super fast today.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about a new train.
- DanielEl tren nuevo es superrápido.The new train is super fast.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! ¿A qué hora llega?That's great! What time does it arrive?
- DanielLlega en diez minutos.It arrives in ten minutes.
- SofíaIncreíble, es verdad que es superrápido.Incredible, it really is super fast.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries superrápido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
