Deprisa and Aprisa  

Deprisa-Aprisa

The word prisa (hurry) is a noun who is accompannied by the verb "dar" in its indicative form, and a reflexive pronoun to point out that the subject is in a hurry. It functions as a direct object.

Examples:

Voy a darme prisa. - I'm going to hurry.

Yo quería que Juan se diera prisa. - I wanted Juan to hurry.

There are also the adverbs deprisa and aprisa that modify the verb to point out that the subject is in a hurry. They describe how the actions is being performed.

Examples:

Ella va deprisa. - She goes quickly.

¡Trabaja más aprisa! - Work fast!

El bebé está creciendo deprisa. - The baby is growing fast.

Mi sirvienta habla tan aprisa. - My maid talks so fast.







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