velocidad
speed
noun beh-loh-see-DAHD Less Common
Origin: from Latin velocitas
Also means
velocity
Usage Note
Velocidad covers both everyday speed and the precise scientific term velocity. Exceso de velocidad is speeding in a vehicle; a toda velocidad means at full speed. In computing, velocidad de conexión is connection speed.
Examples
"El tren viaja a gran velocidad."
Natural Translation
The train travels at high speed.
Literal Translation
The train travels at great speed
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