What is the Spanish word for "speed"?

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

English

speed

Spanish

velocidad

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Examples of how to use "speed" in Spanish

English
Light travels at a very high speed.
Spanish
La luz viaja a una velocidad muy alta.
English
The car's speed increased on the highway.
Spanish
La velocidad del coche aumentó en la autopista.
English
Please check your running speed today.
Spanish
Por favor, revisa tu velocidad de carrera hoy.
English
Speed is important in emergency situations.
Spanish
La velocidad es importante en situaciones de emergencia.
English
He drove at the speed limit.
Spanish
Él condujo a la velocidad permitida.

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