acelerado
“acelerado” means “fast-paced” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
fast-paced, accelerated
Also: quick, rapid
📝 In Action
Llevo un ritmo de vida muy acelerado.
A2I lead a very fast-paced lifestyle.
El desarrollo de la tecnología es muy acelerado.
B1The development of technology is very rapid.
Su pulso estaba acelerado después de correr.
B2His pulse was fast after running.
hyper, worked up
Also: wired, high-strung
📝 In Action
No tomes más café, ya estás muy acelerado.
B1Don't drink any more coffee; you're already very hyper.
Cálmate, hablas muy rápido porque estás acelerado.
B1Calm down; you're speaking very fast because you're worked up.
Llegó a la oficina todo acelerado por el tráfico.
B2He arrived at the office all stressed and rushed because of the traffic.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "acelerado" in Spanish:
accelerated→fast-paced→high-strung→hyper→quick→rapid→wired→worked up→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: acelerado
Question 1 of 3
Which verb do you use to say someone is feeling hyper today?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'accelerare', which combines 'ad-' (toward) and 'celer' (swift/fast). It essentially means 'to move toward being fast'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'acelerado' for a fast car?
Not usually. For a car's speed, use 'rápido'. You use 'acelerado' for the engine if it's revving high, or for the pace of a journey, but not for the car itself.
Is 'acelerado' a bad thing?
It depends! A 'ritmo acelerado' can just mean a busy life. However, telling someone 'estás muy acelerado' often implies they need to calm down or stop being so frantic.
What's the difference between 'rápido' and 'acelerado'?
'Rápido' is simply fast. 'Acelerado' implies something has been sped up or is at a higher-than-normal intensity.