velocità

/ve.lo.tʃiˈta/
nounIntermediate
general

The rate at which something moves or happens; how fast something occurs.

Questa auto ha una grande velocità.

This car has a great speed.

La velocità del suono dipende dal mezzo.

The speed of sound depends on the medium.

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In Italian, 'velocità' is a feminine noun and is often used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Collocations

aumentare la velocitàto increase speedridurre la velocitàto reduce speedvelocità della lucespeed of light

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Related Phrases

a tutta velocitàphrase
at full speed
velocità di crocieraphrase
cruising speed

💡Pro Tip

Gender Agreement

Remember that 'velocità' is a feminine noun, so adjectives must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'una velocità elevata').

Gold Rule

Common Usage

'Velocità' is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as describing the speed of a car or the pace of work.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'velocitas', meaning 'swiftness' or 'rapidity'.

📝Usage Notes

In technical contexts, 'velocità' can refer to both physical speed and data transmission rates. In everyday language, it often describes how quickly something is done.

Word Breakdown

veloc
swift
root
+
-ità
quality of
suffix
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese