acelera
ah-seh-LEH-rah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
El coche acelera muy rápido en la autopista.
A2The car speeds up very quickly on the highway.
Ella acelera el proceso para terminar antes.
B1She is speeding up the process to finish earlier.
Usted siempre acelera cuando ve una luz amarilla.
B1You (polite) always speed up when you see a yellow light.
💡 Grammar Points
One word, two functions
In its 'acelera' form, this word can either be a statement ('He speeds up') or a direct command to a friend ('Speed up!').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using it for 'everyone'
Mistake: "Ellos acelera."
Correction: Ellos aceleran. Use the 'n' at the end when talking about more than one person.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using it as a command
When you want to tell a friend to hurry, just say '¡Acelera!'. It's punchy and effective.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: acelera
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is a correct use of 'acelera' as a command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'acelera' only apply to cars?
No! While common for driving, it can describe a heartbeat, an economy, or any process that is getting faster.