velosidad
velosidád with stress marks
velocity
Usage Note
Velosidad is borrowed from Spanish 'velocidad' and is used mainly in formal, scientific, or educational contexts to refer to the rate of motion. In everyday Tagalog, 'bilis' is more common, while velosidad appears in physics textbooks and technical writing.
Examples
" Mabilis ang velosidad ng kotse. "
Natural Translation
The velocity of the car is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the velocity of car.
" Tinukoy ng guro ang velosidad ng sasakyan sa leksyon. "
Natural Translation
The teacher mentioned the velocity of the vehicle in the lesson.
Literal Translation
Mentioned the teacher the velocity of-the vehicle in-the lesson.
" Sa klase ng pisika, sinukat namin ang velosidad ng bola habang ito ay gumugulong pababa sa rampa. "
Natural Translation
In physics class, we measured the velocity of the ball as it rolled down the ramp.
Literal Translation
In class of physics, measured we the velocity of-the ball while it rolling down on-the ramp.
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