fast

• Descreve algo que se move ou acontece em alta velocidade; também pode indicar algo rápido ou adiantado, como um relógio que está adiantado.

Describes something that moves or happens at high speed.

1. Moving quicklyA1formal

   Capable of moving or acting at high speed.

   Rápido

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

   Sinônimosbriskfleethastynippyquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antônimosslowslow-moving

2. Taking a short timeA1formal

   Done or happening in a short period of time.

   Rápido

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

   Sinônimosbriskexpeditiouspromptquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antônimosgraduallengthyprolongedslowsluggish

3. Firmly fixedB2formal

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

   Firmemente fixado

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

   Sinônimosattachedboundfirmfixedsecuretiedtight

   Antônimosdetachedfreelooseunfixed

• Advérbio que significa 'rapidamente' ou 'a alta velocidade'. Usa-se para descrever o modo de executar uma ação com grande velocidade; em português, a forma coincide com o adjetivo 'rápido' quando invariável, ou aparece como 'rapidamente'.

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.

   Em alta velocidade

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

   Sinônimosapacebrisklyquicklyrapidlyspeedilyswiftly

   Antônimosgraduallyslowslowly

2. Firmly or securelyB2formal

   In a way that is firmly fixed or attached.

   Firmemente

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

   Sinônimosfirmlyimmovablysecurelysolidlytightly

• Substantivo que designa um período de abstinência total ou parcial de alimentos ou bebidas, frequentemente por motivos religiosos ou médicos. Também pode se referir ao ato de jejuar ou ao estado de quem se abstém.

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.

   Jejum

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabstinencedietfastingself-denialstarvation

   Antônimosfeast

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de abster-se de comida ou de comer, geralmente por razões religiosas, de saúde ou rituais.

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.

   Jejuar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabstaindietstarve