apúrate
“apúrate” means “Hurry up!” in Spanish (Informal urgent command).
Hurry up!
Also: Get a move on!, Make it quick!
📝 In Action
¡Apúrate! Vamos a perder el autobús.
A1Hurry up! We are going to miss the bus.
Por favor, apúrate con la comida, tengo mucha hambre.
A2Please, hurry up with the food, I'm very hungry.
Si no te apúrate, llegaremos tarde a la reunión.
A2If you don't hurry up, we will arrive late to the meeting.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: apúrate
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses the formal command form of 'hurry up'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'apurar' comes from the Latin roots 'ad' (to) and 'purus' (pure). The original meaning was 'to bring something to a finish or completion,' which naturally evolved into the modern sense of 'rushing' or 'doing something quickly.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'apúrate' and 'date prisa'?
Both mean 'Hurry up!' 'Apúrate' comes from the verb 'apurarse' and is very common. 'Date prisa' literally means 'Give yourself speed' and is also extremely common and interchangeable with 'apúrate' in most situations.
How do I make 'apúrate' less demanding or aggressive?
Since 'apúrate' is a direct command, you can soften it by adding 'por favor' (please) at the beginning or end, or by changing the tone of your voice. For example, 'Por favor, ¡apúrate un poquito!'