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"Velozmente" is an adverb which is often translated as "fast", and "rápidamente" is an adverb which is often translated as "quickly". Learn more about the difference between "velozmente" and "rápidamente" below.
velozmente(
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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. fast
Esteban caminaba velozmente porque llegaba tarde al trabajo.Esteban walked fast because he was late for work.
b. quickly
La bailarina saltó y giró velozmente en el aire.The ballerina jumped and spun quickly in the air.
c. swiftly
El perro corrió velozmente tras la pelota de tenis.The dog ran swiftly after the tennis ball.
rápidamente(
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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. (speedily)
