fast

• Describe algo que se mueve o sucede a gran velocidad, o que requiere poco tiempo.

Describes something that moves or happens at high speed.

1. Moving quicklyA1formal

   Capable of moving or acting at high speed.

   Rápido (que se mueve velozmente)

   • The car is very fast.
   • She is a fast runner.
   • We need a fast response to this emergency.

   Sinónimosbriskfleethastynippyquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antónimosslowslow-moving

2. Taking a short timeA1formal

   Done or happening in a short period of time.

   rápido (en poco tiempo)

   • This is a fast process.
   • He took a fast shower before leaving.
   • The internet connection is fast here.

   Sinónimosbriskexpeditiouspromptquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antónimosgraduallengthyprolongedslowsluggish

3. Firmly fixedB2formal

   Attached or secured in a way that is not easily moved.

   firmemente fijado

   • The rope is fast to the post.
   • Make sure the door is fast before the storm.
   • The anchor held fast in the sand.

   Sinónimosattachedboundfirmfixedsecuretiedtight

   Antónimosdetachedfreelooseunfixed

• Adverbio que significa «rápidamente» o «a gran velocidad». Se usa para describir la manera en que se realiza una acción con mucha rapidez. La forma coincide con el adjetivo y no lleva la terminación -mente.

An adverb meaning "quickly" or "at high speed." It is used to describe the manner of an action performed with great speed. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. At high speedA1formal

   Moving or operating at a high speed; quickly.

   rápidamente

   • He ran fast to catch the bus.
   • The car drove fast down the highway.
   • She types fast on the keyboard.

   Sinónimosapacebrisklyquicklyrapidlyspeedilyswiftly

   Antónimosgraduallyslowslowly

2. Firmly or securelyB2formal

   In a way that is firmly fixed or attached.

   Firmemente o de manera segura

   • The door was stuck fast and wouldn't open.
   • The anchor held fast in the storm.
   • She held fast to her beliefs despite criticism.

   Sinónimosfirmlyimmovablysecurelysolidlytightly

• Sustantivo que designa un período de tiempo durante el cual una persona se abstiene de toda o parte de la comida o bebida, a menudo por razones religiosas o médicas, o también un ayuno voluntario o una dieta restrictiva.

A noun referring to a period of time during which a person abstains from all or some kinds of food or drink, often for religious or health reasons.

1. Period of abstaining from foodB1formal

   A period during which a person does not eat food, often for religious or health reasons.

   Ayuno

   • Muslims observe a fast during the month of Ramadan.
   • She went on a three-day fast to cleanse her body.
   • The doctor recommended a short fast before the medical test.

   Sinónimosabstinencedietfastingself-denialstarvation

   Antónimosfeast

• Verbo que significa abstenerse de comer o de ingerir alimentos, generalmente por razones religiosas, de salud o rituales.

A verb used to indicate the act of abstaining from food or eating, typically for religious, health, or ritual reasons.

1. Abstain from foodB2formal

   To voluntarily refrain from eating food, often for religious, health, or spiritual reasons.

   Ayunar

   • Many people fast during Ramadan.
   • She decided to fast for 24 hours as a detox.
   • The patient was asked to fast before the blood test.

   Sinónimosabstaindietstarve