acceleration

BrE /əkˈseləˌreɪʃn/ AmE /əkˈsɛləˌreɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 SCIENCE/PHYSICS [singular] B1

the process of increasing speed or the rate at which something increases in speed

aceleración, aumento de velocidad

  • an acceleration of sth

Collocations acceleration due to gravity · rate of acceleration

  • The car's acceleration is impressive.

    La aceleración del coche es impresionante.

2 ECONOMICS [singular] B2

an increase in the rate at which something happens, especially economic growth or inflation

aceleración, aumento de la tasa

  • acceleration of sth

Collocations acceleration of the economy · acceleration of inflation

  • There has been an acceleration in economic growth.

    Ha habido un aumento en el crecimiento económico.

3 SPORT [singular] C1

the process of becoming faster or more active, especially in a race or competition

aceleración, mejora de rendimiento

  • an acceleration of sth

Collocations acceleration of pace · acceleration of performance

  • The team's acceleration in the final stages was crucial.

    La aceleración del equipo en las etapas finales fue crucial.