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"Vamos" is a form of "vamos", a phrase which is often translated as "let's go". "Rápido" is an adjective which is often translated as "fast". Learn more about the difference between "vamos" and "rápido" below.
vamos(
bah
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mohs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
rápido(
rrah
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pee
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doh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (rail)
a. express train
Cuando fuimos a Japón, tomamos el rápido a Tokio.When we went to Japan, we took the express train to Tokyo.
b. fast train
Los planes para tener un rápido entre Los Ángeles y San Francisco han quedado truncos.Plans for a fast train between Los Angeles and San Francisco are incomplete.
