rapid

• Describe algo que ocurre muy rápidamente o a gran velocidad, o que se mueve o actúa con rapidez; también puede referirse a un cambio o proceso que es abrupto o intenso.

Describes something that happens very quickly or at a high speed.

1. Fast or quickA2formal

   Happening in a short time; moving at high speed.

   rápido

   • The patient showed rapid improvement after the treatment.
   • We witnessed a rapid change in the weather.
   • The company experienced rapid growth this year.

   Sinónimosbriskexpeditiousfasthastyhigh-speedhurriedquickspeedyswift

   Antónimosleisurelyslowsluggishunhurried

2. Done quicklyB1formal

   Performed or completed with speed.

   rápido (hecho con rapidez)

   • She made a rapid decision to accept the job offer.
   • The rapid response of the fire department saved the building.
   • He took rapid steps to resolve the issue.

   Sinónimosbriskfasthastypromptquickspeedyswift

   Antónimosleisurelyslowsluggishunhurried

• Sustantivo que designa un tramo de un río donde la corriente es muy rápida y turbulenta, generalmente sobre piedras o un desnivel pronunciado.

A noun referring to a section of a river where the water flows very quickly, often over rocks or a steep gradient.

plural irregular

1. Fast-flowing river sectionB1formal

   A part of a river where the water flows very quickly, often over rocks, creating a turbulent surface.

   Rápidos (de un río)

   • The kayakers navigated the dangerous rapids with skill.
   • We could hear the roar of the rapids from a distance.
   • The river's rapids made swimming impossible.

   Sinónimoscataractchuteriffletorrentwhitewater