aceleración
“aceleración” means “acceleration” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
acceleration
Also: speeding up
📝 In Action
El coche tiene una aceleración muy rápida.
A2The car has very fast acceleration.
La aceleración de la gravedad es un concepto de física.
B1The acceleration of gravity is a physics concept.
Sentí la aceleración cuando el avión despegó.
B2I felt the acceleration when the plane took off.
speeding up
Also: increase in pace
📝 In Action
Hubo una aceleración en el crecimiento de la empresa.
B2There was a speeding up in the company's growth.
La aceleración digital cambió nuestra forma de trabajar.
C1The digital acceleration changed the way we work.
Necesitamos una aceleración de los trámites legales.
C1We need the legal procedures to speed up.
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Words that translate to "aceleración" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: aceleración
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct plural form of 'aceleración'?
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From the Latin 'acceleratio', which comes from 'celer' meaning 'fast'. It's the same root that gave us the English word 'celerity'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aceleración' used for people running?
Yes, but it's more formal. In casual conversation, you'd likely say someone is 'running faster' (corriendo más rápido), but in sports commentary, you'll hear 'aceleración'.
Does it always have an accent mark?
Only in its singular form. When it becomes plural (aceleraciones), the accent on the 'o' is dropped.
What's the difference between 'aceleración' and 'velocidad'?
Velocidad is how fast you are going (speed), while aceleración is the act of changing that speed to go faster.