Spanish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin vēlōcitātem. By surface analysis, veloz +‎ -idad.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (Spain) /beloθiˈdad/ [be.lo.θiˈð̞að̞]
  • IPA(key): (Latin America, Philippines) /belosiˈdad/ [be.lo.siˈð̞að̞]
  • Audio (Colombia):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ad
  • Syllabification: ve‧lo‧ci‧dad

Noun

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velocidad f (plural velocidades)

  1. speed
    Synonym: rapidez
  2. (physics) velocity
  3. (automotive) gear

Usage notes

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  • In Mexico, when used colloquially referring to a particular interlocking of gears, and while talking to the driver, the noun "velocidad" (or "marcha") is frequently omitted, as its meaning is understood by driver:
  • ¿En qué lo traes?which gear have you set? (literally, “on what are you running it [the car]?”)
  • (Lo traigo) en quintafifth gear (literally, “in fifth”)

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