Portuguese · Adjectives
Rápido
[/ˈhapidu/]
Fast / Quick
Beginneradjective
Definition
Moving or acting with great speed.
Que se move ou age com grande velocidade.
Example
O serviço de entrega é muito rápido.
The delivery service is very fast.
Etymology
'Rápido' comes from the Latin 'rapidus', which means 'seizing' or 'grasping quickly'. The term has maintained this association with speed in modern Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Rápido' is used in both spoken and written contexts to describe speed, applicable in informal conversations as well as formal documents. Variations exist regionally, influenced by local dialects.