velocidad
Spanish
Etymology
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): (Spain) /beloθiˈdad/ [be.lo.θiˈð̞að̞]
- IPA(key): (Latin America, Philippines) /belosiˈdad/ [be.lo.siˈð̞að̞]
- Hyphenation: ve‧lo‧ci‧dad
Noun
velocidad f (plural velocidades)
Usage notes
In Mexico, when used colloquially referring to a particular interlocking of gears, and while talking to the driver, the noun "velocidad" (or "marcha") is frequently ommited, as its meaning is understood by driver:
- ¿En qué lo traes? (literally, "on what are you running it (the car)?" meaning "which gear have you set?")
- (Lo traigo) en quinta (meaning "on fifth gear")