hablar rápidamente (to speak quickly / to talk rapidly)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase combines the infinitive verb 'hablar' (to speak/talk) with the adverb 'rápidamente' (quickly/rapidly). It functions as a verb phrase indicating the manner of speaking. The infinitive 'hablar' can be conjugated for different subjects and tenses.

Sample sentences

El orador solía hablar rápidamente, dificultando la comprensión.

The speaker used to talk rapidly, making understanding difficult.

Necesito aprender a hablar rápidamente para las presentaciones.

I need to learn to speak quickly for presentations.

¿Podrías hablar rápidamente y darme un resumen?

Could you speak quickly and give me a summary?

Quick facts

conjugation_note:'Hablar' is a regular -ar verb. 'Rápidamente' is an adverb formed by adding '-mente' to the feminine singular form of the adjective 'rápido' (quick/rapid).

Often used with

Mnemonic

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Example

El orador solía hablar rápidamente, dificultando la comprensión.

The speaker used to talk rapidly, making understanding difficult.

Necesito aprender a hablar rápidamente para las presentaciones.

I need to learn to speak quickly for presentations.

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