A1 — Beginneradjective
veloce
fast, quick, swift
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rapidosveltocelerelesto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
lentopigroflemmaticotardo
Usage note
'Veloce' and 'rapido' are interchangeable in most contexts. 'Svelto' is colloquial. 'Celere' is formal/literary. 'Lesto' implies agility.
Example
"Il treno ad alta velocità è molto più veloce dell'aereo su brevi distanze."
"The high-speed train is much faster than the plane on short distances."
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