demasiado rápido
/demasjado ɾapido/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "too fast" is demasiado rápido.
The phrase is used to describe something that happens or moves at a speed that is more than desired or acceptable.
What does it mean word for word?
The word demasiado means "too much" or "excessive" and rápido means "fast".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression a las mil por hora is a popular informal way to say "too fast" in some regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using this phrase as an adverb to describe an action, such as driving or talking, demasiado remains invariable and does not change to match the subject. However, if you are using rápido as an adjective to describe a feminine noun, such as la pelota, you must change it to the feminine form demasiado rápida.
How do you pronounce it?
/demasjado ɾapido/
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Examples in context
- Yo era demasiado rápido.I was too fast.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the phrase demasiado rápido in the context of a person's speed.Tatoeba #4152767 by Leono, translation #3736765 by CK
- Ella habla demasiado rápido.She talks too fast.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the phrase demasiado rápido when describing how someone speaks.Tatoeba #10167672 by saverius, translation #10167593 by shekitten
- Tom conduce demasiado rápido.Tom drives too fast.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the phrase demasiado rápido when describing someone's driving speed.Tatoeba #1205510 by marcelostockle, translation #1025872 by CK
- El automóvil iba demasiado rápido en la autopista.The car was going too fast on the highway.
- El procedimiento fue realizado de manera excesivamente rápida.The procedure was carried out too quickly.
- Juan habla a las mil por hora, ¡es difícil seguirlo!Juan speaks a mile a minute, it's hard to keep up with him!
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are walking through a crowded park.
- SofíaJavier, vas demasiado rápido.Javier, you are going too fast.
- JavierLo siento, Sofía, no me di cuenta.I'm sorry, Sofía, I didn't realize.
- SofíaEs que me cuesta seguirte el ritmo.It is just that I struggle to keep up with you.
- JavierEstá bien, caminaré más lento ahora.All right, I will walk slower now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries demasiado, rápido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
