velocity

BrE /vəˈlɒsɪti/ AmE /vəˈlɑːsəti/

noun en → es

1 SCIENCE [singular] B2

the speed of something, especially in a particular direction

velocidad

  • velocity of sth

Collocations velocity of sound · velocity of light

  • The velocity of a bullet is very high.

    La velocidad de un proyectil es muy alta.

2 SPORT [singular] C1

the speed at which someone or something moves, especially in sports such as racing and athletics

velocidad

  • velocity of sb/sth

Collocations velocity of a runner · velocity in a race

  • He increased his velocity to win the race.

    Aumentó su velocidad para ganar la carrera.