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A1 adjective 4 min de leitura

rapido

When you're describing something that moves quickly, you'll use rapido. Think about a fast train, a speedy car, or someone who walks at a brisk pace. It's a straightforward word for quickness. You might hear it in phrases like un treno rapido (a fast train) or una risposta rapida (a quick answer). It's a useful adjective to know for everyday situations.

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§ rapido: quick overview

The Italian word rapido is an adjective. This means it describes nouns. Like many Italian adjectives, it changes its ending to match the gender and number of the noun it describes. You'll see it a lot, so let's get into how to use it right.

Meaning: Moving with great speed; quick, fast, rapid.

CEFR Level: A1 (Beginner)

§ How rapido changes

Remember, adjectives in Italian agree with the noun they modify. This means the ending of rapido will change depending on whether the noun is masculine, feminine, singular, or plural.

Masculine Singular: rapido (e.g., un treno rapido - a fast train)
Feminine Singular: rapida (e.g., una macchina rapida - a fast car)
Masculine Plural: rapidi (e.g., treni rapidi - fast trains)
Feminine Plural: rapide (e.g., macchine rapide - fast cars)

§ Using rapido in sentences

You'll usually place rapido after the noun it describes. This is a common pattern for many Italian adjectives.

Il treno è molto rapido.

Hint: The train is very fast.

Vogliamo un servizio più rapido.

Hint: We want a faster service.

Here, 'servizio' is masculine singular, so we use 'rapido'.

La risposta è stata rapida e chiara.

Hint: The answer was quick and clear.

'Risposta' is feminine singular, so we use 'rapida'.

Sono animali molto rapidi.

Hint: They are very fast animals.

'Animali' is masculine plural, so we use 'rapidi'.

Le decisioni prese sono state troppo rapide.

Hint: The decisions made were too quick.

'Decisioni' is feminine plural, so we use 'rapide'.

§ Related words: rapidly (avverbio)

You can also use the adverb form, rapidamente, which means 'rapidly' or 'quickly'. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and they usually end in '-mente'.

Lui corre rapidamente.

Hint: He runs rapidly/quickly.

§ Rapido: What it means

Italian Word: Rapido (adjective)

CEFR Level: A1

English Definition: Moving with great speed; quick.

§ Where you actually hear 'rapido'

You'll hear 'rapido' in all sorts of daily situations. It's a very common adjective, and it's not just about physical speed. Think about things that are quick, efficient, or done in a short amount of time. Let's look at some places where this word comes up often: at work, in school, and in the news.

§ At work

In a professional setting, 'rapido' can describe processes, decisions, or even people. If a colleague is 'rapido', it means they get things done quickly. If a solution is 'rapido', it's efficient. You might hear it in discussions about workflow or project deadlines.

Dobbiamo trovare una soluzione rapida per questo problema. (We need to find a quick solution for this problem.)

Il servizio clienti è stato molto rapido nel rispondere. (The customer service was very quick to respond.)

§ In school

In an academic environment, 'rapido' might refer to how quickly a student learns, how fast a process happens in science, or even a 'rapid' review of a topic. Teachers might encourage students to be 'rapidi' in their thinking, but also to be accurate.

La crescita delle piante è stata rapida quest'estate. (The plant growth was rapid this summer.)

Ha dato una risposta molto rapida all'esame. (He gave a very quick answer on the exam.)

§ In the news

News reports often use 'rapido' to describe events that unfold quickly, changes that happen fast, or even transportation. You'll frequently see it with words like 'sviluppo' (development) or 'cambiamento' (change) to emphasize speed.

Il treno ad alta velocità è molto rapido. (The high-speed train is very fast.)

Ci aspettiamo un rapido recupero dell'economia. (We expect a rapid economic recovery.)

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 1/5

short

Escrita 1/5

short

Expressão oral 1/5

short

Audição 1/5

short

O que aprender depois

Aprenda a seguir

lento velocità subito

Avançado

velocemente fretta celere

Expressões idiomáticas

"essere rapido come un fulmine"

To be as quick as lightning.

Il nuovo attaccante è rapido come un fulmine. (The new striker is as quick as lightning.)

neutral

"avere i piedi rapidi"

To have quick feet (often in sports).

Quel ballerino ha i piedi molto rapidi. (That dancer has very quick feet.)

neutral

"fare una rapida occhiata"

To take a quick glance.

Ho fatto una rapida occhiata alle email. (I took a quick glance at the emails.)

neutral

"avere una risposta rapida"

To have a quick answer.

Era bravo ad avere sempre una risposta rapida. (He was good at always having a quick answer.)

neutral

"essere di rapido apprendimento"

To be a quick learner.

Mia sorella è di rapido apprendimento. (My sister is a quick learner.)

neutral

"con rapida successione"

In quick succession.

Gli eventi si sono susseguiti con rapida successione. (The events followed in quick succession.)

formal

"rapido come il vento"

As quick as the wind.

Il ladro è fuggito rapido come il vento. (The thief fled as quick as the wind.)

neutral

"essere rapido nei movimenti"

To be quick in movements.

Il gatto era rapido nei movimenti. (The cat was quick in its movements.)

neutral

"un rapido cambiamento"

A rapid change.

C'è stato un rapido cambiamento nel tempo. (There was a rapid change in the weather.)

neutral

"cogliere l'attimo rapido"

To seize the fleeting moment.

Dobbiamo cogliere l'attimo rapido prima che sia troppo tardi. (We must seize the fleeting moment before it's too late.)

formal