velocemente

quickly

adverb veh-loh-cheh-MEN-teh Rare

Origin: From veloce (swift, from Latin velox) + -mente (adverbial suffix from Latin mens, mind).

Also means

fast

Usage Note

Velocemente is the adverb from veloce (fast). In everyday Italian, in fretta (in a hurry) or presto (soon/quickly) are often preferred in informal speech. Velocemente tends to sound more explicit about physical speed, while rapidamente is common in formal or written registers.

Examples

"Cammina velocemente ogni mattina per tenersi in forma."

Natural Translation

She walks quickly every morning to stay in shape.

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