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velocità
speed
The Italian word for speed is 'velocità'. It is used to describe the rate at which something moves or operates. For example, 'La velocità dell'auto era troppo alta' means 'The car's speed was too high'.
Example sentences using: velocità
La velocità della luce è incredibile.
The speed of light is incredible.
This sentence is expressing that the speed (or 'velocità' in Italian) at which light travels is astonishingly fast.
Sto lavorando per aumentare la mia velocità di lettura.
I'm working to increase my reading speed.
In this sentence, the speaker is stating their goal to improve their speed of reading, which implies they are trying to read faster than they currently do.
La velocità non è tutto nella vita.
Speed is not everything in life.
This sentence is a philosophical claim, suggesting that while being fast or efficient can be important, it should not be the only focus in our lives.