velozmente

[vuh-LOZ-mun-tuh]

adverb

swiftly, quickly, rapidly, speedily

1. In a fast or swift manner; at high speed

The runner moved velozmente across the track.

O corredor se moveu velozmente pela pista.

2. With great speed or velocity; promptly

She responded velozmente to the emergency call.

Ela respondeu velozmente à chamada de emergência.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

velozmente

Standard usage, commonly understood

São Paulo

velozmente

Standard usage

Portugal

velozmente

Standard usage, though 'rapidamente' is more common in everyday speech

velozmente como um raio (as fast as lightning)

velozmente como o vento (as fast as the wind)

passar velozmente (to pass quickly)

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