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How do you say "hurry up" in Spanish (Latin America)?
Apúrate
In Spanish (Latin America), "hurry up" is Apúrate.
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Pronunciation
"Apúrate" reads out as a-PU-ra-te; give the final vowel a clean, open sound rather than swallowing it.
Grammar notes
Apúrate is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
hurry up
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How to remember Apúrate
Pair "Apúrate" with a quick mental snapshot of "hurry up" and the two will resurface together next time.
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- where can i buy tickets ¿Dónde puedo comprar boletos?
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Questions about Apúrate
How do you pronounce Apúrate?
"Apúrate" reads out as a-PU-ra-te; give the final vowel a clean, open sound rather than swallowing it.
Is Apúrate formal or casual?
Apúrate is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Apúrate used in Spanish (Latin America)?
Apúrate is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (hurry up).
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"Hurry up" in other languages
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