la velocidad
-the speed
See the entry for velocidad.

velocidad

la velocidad(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. speed
Redujimos la velocidad porque comenzó a llover.We reduced our speed because it started to rain.
a. velocity
Determina la velocidad promedio del automóvil durante la primera parte del viaje.Determine the average velocity of the car during the first half of the trip.
b. speed
Usa los datos de distancia y tiempo para calcular la velocidad del cometa.Use the data on distance and time to calculate the speed of the comet.
a. gear
Prefiero la transmisión automática porque se me complica cambiar de velocidades.I prefer automatic transmission because I find it hard to shift gears.
b. speed
Pon el coche en primera velocidad y ten cuidado con los demás automóviles.Put the car into first speed and be careful with the other cars.
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