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be fast

[/biː fɑːst/]
verb phrase
ser rápido
1. to move or act with high speed; to cover distance quickly
The cheetah is fast.
O guepardo é rápido.
2. to be quick in completing tasks or actions
She is fast at typing.
Ela é rápida digitando.
3. to be swift or prompt in response
He is fast to react in emergencies.
Ele é rápido para reagir em emergências.
4. to move or function ahead of the correct time (referring to clocks)
My watch is fast.
Meu relógio está adiantado.
NYC Slang
move fast, go hard
Synonyms
be quickbe swiftbe speedymove quickly
Antonyms
be slowbe sluggishbe tardy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser rápido
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser rápido
same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
ser rápido
same as general Brazilian
Portugal
ser rápido
same as Brazilian, though 'rápido' can also mean 'quick' or 'swift'

Related Idioms & Phrases

fast and furious
in the fast lane
a fast one (to pull a fast one)
thick and fast
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