Buscar
to hurry
01
darse prisa
to move or do something very quickly, particularly because of a lack of time
Intransitive: to hurry | to hurry somewhere
Example
The chef had to hurry to prepare the last-minute order for the busy lunchtime crowd.
Not wanting to miss the flight, the family hurried through the airport security checkpoint.
As the storm approached, the beachgoers hurried to pack up their belongings and head indoors.
02
apresurar, acelerar
to prompt or induce speed or quick movement
Transitive: to hurry sb
Ditransitive: to hurry sb to do sth
Example
The teacher hurried the students to finish the exam before the end of the class period.
The boss hurried the team to complete the project before the deadline.
The urgency of the situation hurried the paramedics as they rushed to the accident scene.
Hurry
01
apuro, prisa
a state of urgency or rush, often caused by a need to complete a task quickly or reach a destination within a limited timeframe
02
apuro, prisa
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
03
prisa, apuración
the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
Ejemplo
The chef had to hurry to prepare the last-minute order for the busy lunchtime crowd.
Not wanting to miss the flight, the family hurried through the airport security checkpoint.
As the storm approached, the beachgoers hurried to pack up their belongings and head indoors.
To catch the train, she had to hurry down the platform with her suitcase in hand.
Realizing he was late for the meeting, John hurried to the conference room.
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