Tú conduces demasiado rápido. Would it not be "rapidamente"?

allison h.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Tú conduces demasiado rápido. Would it not be "rapidamente"?

Asked 6 years ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola Allison

"Rápido" can be used both as an adjective and an adverb. When used as an adverb, it works like "rápidamente". 

In this sentence though, it would sound a bit odd to say "Tú conduces demasiado rápidamente". It is only because it is accompanied by "demasiado", and rápido sounds better.

The same happens for example with lento/lentamente. They are interchangeable. For example: Ellos caminan lento (They walk slowly)= Ellos caminan lentamente. (They walk slowly).

Thanks for your question.

Inma : )

Tú conduces demasiado rápido. Would it not be "rapidamente"?

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