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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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