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"Rapidly" is an adverb which is often translated as "rápidamente", and "quickly" is an adverb which is also often translated as "rápidamente". Learn more about the difference between "rapidly" and "quickly" below.
rapidly(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. rápidamente
After the stroke, she deteriorated rapidly.Después del derrame cerebal, se deterioró rápidamente.
b. rápido
The city's population is growing too rapidly.La población de la ciudad está creciendo demasiado rápido.
quickly(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (swiftly)
2. (promptly)
a. en seguida
When he saw me, he quickly turned the other way.Cuando me vio, en seguida se dio la vuelta.
