Verb
/aθeleˈɾaɾ/ (Castilian Spanish)
/ɑsɛleˈɾɑɹ/ (Latin American Spanish)
"Acelerar" is a transitive and intransitive verb used primarily to express the action of increasing speed in a physical context or hastening a process or event. In general usage, it can refer to anything that is made to happen more quickly, whether it pertains to vehicles, processes, or tasks.
It is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, with a slight inclination towards technical or formal writing in fields such as engineering, military, and logistics. In everyday conversation, it also appears regularly when discussing travel, deadlines, or urgency.
Necesitamos acelerar el proceso para cumplir con la fecha límite.
We need to accelerate the process to meet the deadline.
El coche comenzó a acelerar rápidamente en la autopista.
The car started to speed up quickly on the highway.
Es crucial acelerar las medidas para combatir el cambio climático.
It is crucial to hasten the measures to combat climate change.
"Acelerar" is often used in various idiomatic expressions which highlight the need for speed, urgency, or efficiency.
Hay que acelerar la marcha si queremos llegar a tiempo.
We need to pick up the pace if we want to arrive on time.
Acelera el avión para salir antes de que comience la tormenta.
Hasten the plane to leave before the storm starts.
En este negocio, hay que acelerar los trámites para no perder oportunidades.
In this business, one must speed up procedures to avoid losing opportunities.
No podemos acelerar los tiempos, todo debe seguir su curso.
We cannot hasten the timing; everything must follow its course.
El proyecto se ha acelerado tras recibir nuevos fondos.
The project has been expedited after receiving new funding.
Necesitamos acelerar la implementación del nuevo sistema.
We need to accelerate the implementation of the new system.
Si quieres tener éxito, debes aprender a acelerar tu ritmo de trabajo.
If you want to succeed, you must learn to speed up your work pace.
The verb "acelerar" comes from the Latin word "accelerare," which is composed of "ad-" meaning "to" or "toward," and "celer" meaning "fast" or "swift." The term has evolved in the Spanish language to encompass a range of meanings related to increasing speed or efficiency.