When you do something apressadamente, it means you're doing it quickly and perhaps without much thought, because you're in a hurry.
Think of it as rushing through something. For example, if you eat your breakfast very fast because you're late for work, you're eating apressadamente.
It's similar to the English word "hurriedly." You might walk apressadamente to catch a bus, or write something apressadamente because you have little time.
This word is useful for describing actions that are done with speed and a sense of urgency.
Hey there, future Portuguese speaker! Today, we're tackling a useful adverb: apressadamente. It means 'hurriedly' or 'in a quick/rushed manner'. You'll hear and use this word a lot when talking about things done without much time.
- DEFINITION
- Apressadamente (adverb): Hurriedly; in a quick or rushed manner.
§ How to use 'apressadamente'
Apressadamente is an adverb, which means it modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In practice, you'll most often see it modifying a verb, telling you *how* something was done. It usually goes after the verb it modifies, but can sometimes come before it for emphasis.
Let's look at some examples so you can see it in action:
Ele saiu apressadamente para não perder o ônibus.
- Translation hint: He left hurriedly so he wouldn't miss the bus.
Ela leu o e-mail apressadamente antes da reunião.
- Translation hint: She read the email hurriedly before the meeting.
Caminhamos apressadamente sob a chuva forte.
- Translation hint: We walked hurriedly in the heavy rain.
§ No prepositions needed
Good news! Because apressadamente is an adverb, it doesn't usually need prepositions to connect it to other words in the sentence. It directly modifies the verb. You just put it where it makes sense to describe *how* an action is performed.
For instance, you wouldn't say "com apressadamente" (with hurriedly). You just use the adverb on its own.
Eles terminaram o trabalho apressadamente para ir embora.
- Translation hint: They finished the work hurriedly to leave.
§ Common mistakes to avoid
- Don't confuse it with adjectives like 'apressado' (hurried/rushed). While related, apressadamente describes *how* an action is done, not the state of a person or thing.
- Remember it's an adverb, so it doesn't change for gender or number. It's always apressadamente, whether you're talking about one person or many, male or female.
Keep practicing these examples, and you'll be using apressadamente like a native in no time!
Pronunciation Guide
- pronouncing the final 'e' as a distinct syllable
- stressing the wrong syllable
Grammar Patterns
Sentence Patterns
Ela saiu apressadamente.
She left hurriedly.
Eles comeram apressadamente.
They ate hurriedly.
Apressadamente, ele pegou as chaves e correu.
Hurriedly, he grabbed the keys and ran.
Ela escreveu a carta apressadamente para não perder o prazo.
She wrote the letter hurriedly so as not to miss the deadline.
O trabalho foi feito apressadamente, resultando em alguns erros.
The work was done hurriedly, resulting in some errors.
Apressadamente, a equipe tentou resolver o problema antes que fosse tarde demais.
Hurriedly, the team tried to solve the problem before it was too late.
Apesar da urgência, ele evitou agir apressadamente para garantir a qualidade.
Despite the urgency, he avoided acting hurriedly to ensure quality.
O ritmo frenético da cidade faz com que as pessoas vivam apressadamente.
The frenetic pace of the city makes people live hurriedly.
Test Yourself 12 questions
Imagine you are running late for an important meeting. Describe in Portuguese what you do and how you move, using 'apressadamente'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Eu me levanto apressadamente e corro para a porta. Preciso ir para a reunião importante.
Your friend is telling you about a time they had to do something very quickly. Write a short sentence in Portuguese using 'apressadamente' to describe their action.
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Sample answer
Ele fez o trabalho apressadamente porque tinha outro compromisso.
You are describing someone who always seems to be in a hurry. Write a sentence in Portuguese using 'apressadamente' to describe how they usually do things.
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Sample answer
Ela sempre come apressadamente, como se não tivesse tempo.
Por que a senhora saiu da loja apressadamente?
Read this passage:
A senhora saiu da loja apressadamente. Ela parecia ter esquecido algo em casa. Seu carro estava estacionado longe, e ela queria chegar lá rápido.
Por que a senhora saiu da loja apressadamente?
O texto diz 'Ela parecia ter esquecido algo em casa' como a razão para sair apressadamente.
O texto diz 'Ela parecia ter esquecido algo em casa' como a razão para sair apressadamente.
Como os alunos terminaram a prova?
Read this passage:
Os alunos terminaram a prova apressadamente. Eles estavam com medo de não ter tempo suficiente. Depois, eles saíram correndo para o recreio.
Como os alunos terminaram a prova?
A primeira frase diz 'Os alunos terminaram a prova apressadamente'.
A primeira frase diz 'Os alunos terminaram a prova apressadamente'.
Por que o cozinheiro preparou o jantar apressadamente?
Read this passage:
O cozinheiro preparou o jantar apressadamente. Ele recebeu um pedido de última hora e não tinha muito tempo. A comida, mesmo assim, ficou deliciosa.
Por que o cozinheiro preparou o jantar apressadamente?
O texto afirma 'Ele recebeu um pedido de última hora e não tinha muito tempo', o que explica a pressa.
O texto afirma 'Ele recebeu um pedido de última hora e não tinha muito tempo', o que explica a pressa.
He left quickly to catch the bus.
She finished the work quickly to go to the party.
They ate quickly because they were late.
Read this aloud:
Eu escrevi o relatório apressadamente.
Focus: apressadamente
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Read this aloud:
Por que você está agindo apressadamente?
Focus: apressadamente
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Read this aloud:
Não precisamos fazer isso apressadamente.
Focus: apressadamente
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