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be faster
[bi ˈfæstər]
verb phrase
ser mais rápido
1.
to move or operate at a greater speed than someone or something else
This car will be faster than the old one.
Este carro será mais rápido do que o antigo.
2.
to complete a task in less time
You will be faster if you practice regularly.
Você será mais rápido se praticar regularmente.
3.
to have greater speed or velocity
The cheetah is faster than the lion.
O guepardo é mais rápido do que o leão.
Synonyms
move quicker
go faster
accelerate
speed up
be swifter
Antonyms
be slower
slow down
decelerate
lag behind
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser mais rápido
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser mais ligeiro
alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
ser mais veloz
more formal variation
Portugal
ser mais rápido
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
beat someone to the punch
get a head start
hit the ground running
move at lightning speed
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