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speed in Portuguese

speed in Portuguese is velocidade, rapidez, meta — speed means how fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.

speed in Portuguese

velocidade
noun
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
rapidez
noun
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
velocidade
noun
(mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
meta
noun
(slang, uncountable) Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
acelerar
verb
To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.

What does "speed" mean?

  1. noun How fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.
    "The train reached a top speed of 200 miles per hour."
  2. noun Amphetamine, especially used as an illegal stimulant drug.
    "He admitted he used to take speed to stay awake on long shifts."
  3. verb To go fast, or to drive faster than the legal limit.
    "She was fined for speeding on the motorway."
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speed in a sentence

  • The train reached a top speed of 200 miles per hour.
  • They increased the speed of production to meet demand.
  • He admitted he used to take speed to stay awake on long shifts.
  • She was fined for speeding on the motorway.

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What is "speed" in Portuguese?

"speed" in Portuguese is velocidade, rapidez, meta. speed means: How fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.

How do you use "speed" in a sentence?

Example: "The train reached a top speed of 200 miles per hour." In Portuguese, "speed" is velocidade, rapidez, meta.

Are there other ways to say "speed" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "speed": velocidade, rapidez, meta, acelerar.

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