A1 — Beginneradverb
velocemente
quickly, fast
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rapidamentein frettadi corsasveltospeditamente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
lentamentepianoadagiocon calmagradualmente
Usage note
'Rapidamente' is formal. 'In fretta' = in a hurry. 'Di corsa' = running/rushing. 'Svelto' is colloquial. 'Presto' can also mean quickly in some contexts.
Example
"Cammina velocemente perché è in ritardo."
"She walks quickly because she is late."
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