camina rápido
/kamina ɾapido/from spelling rules
To walk fast in Spanish is camina rápido.
The phrase is used to move on foot at a high speed.
Which one should you use?
While rápido is the most common way to say 'fast', deprisa is a synonymous adverb that can be used interchangeably in this context, such as in the phrase camina deprisa.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form camina rápido is the singular informal imperative used to give a command to one person. If you are giving a command to a group of people, use the plural imperative caminen rápido.
Did you know?
- While camina rápido is a literal command, Spanish speakers often use the verb correr (to run) in phrases like corre que llegamos tarde to simply mean 'hurry up' or 'walk fast'.
- The expression dar pasos largos (to take long steps) is a common idiomatic way to tell someone to increase their speed while walking.
- While camina rápido is a command, adding ¡anda! at the beginning, as in ¡anda, camina rápido!, functions more like an exclamation of 'come on!' to urge someone forward.
Examples in context
- Camine rápidamente, por favor, es urgentePlease walk quickly, it's urgent.
- Señor, camine rápidamente hacia la salida.Sir, walk quickly towards the exit.
- Por favor, ande con prisa para no perder el tren.Please walk in a hurry so you don't miss the train.
- Amigo, camina rápido o llegaremos tarde al cine.Friend, walk fast or we'll be late for the movie.
- Él camina rápido por la calle.He walks fast along the street.
- Camina rápido si quieres llegar a tiempo.Walk fast if you want to arrive on time.
- La mujer camina rápido hacia la estación.The woman walks fast toward the station.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are walking through a crowded park.
- ElenaAlejandro, camina rápido, por favor.Alejandro, walk fast, please.
- AlejandroLo siento, Elena, es que voy cansado.I am sorry, Elena, it is just that I am tired.
- ElenaNo te detengas, camina rápido.Don't stop, walk fast.
- AlejandroEstá bien, trataré de seguirte el ritmo.Alright, I will try to keep up with you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
