What is the Spanish word for "quicken"?

Learn how to say "quicken" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

quicken

Spanish

acelerar

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Alternative translations of "quicken"

avivar
apresurar
estimular
animar

Examples of how to use "quicken" in Spanish

English
His heart quickened with excitement.
Spanish
Su corazón se aceleró de emoción.
English
My heart quickens during the movie.
Spanish
Mi corazón se acelera durante la película.
English
She quickened when she heard footsteps.
Spanish
Ella se aceleró al escuchar pasos.
English
They are quickening their pace now.
Spanish
Ahora están acelerando su ritmo.
English
He has quickened his breathing already.
Spanish
Él ya ha acelerado su respiración.

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