apresuradamente

Apresuradamente is a Spanish adverb that describes performing an action in a hurried or rushed manner, often with little time for consideration. It is formed from the adjective apresurado (hasty, hurried) and the adverbial suffix -mente, yielding the standard adverbial form apresuradamente.

It is commonly used with verbs of action: “habló apresuradamente” (he spoke hastily), “cerró la puerta apresuradamente” (he closed the door quickly). Depending on context, it can convey neutral speed or a critical sense of haste that undermines quality or safety. In formal writing, alternatives such as “prontamente” or “con prisa” may be preferred to avoid negative connotations, while apresuradamente remains widely understood in everyday language and journalism.

Related forms include the adjective apresurado (m) / apresurada (f) and the noun apresuramiento (the act of hastening). Similar expressions in Spanish include “con prisa,” “de prisa,” “con premura,” and “rápidamente.” The term thus occupies a middle ground between simple speed and a sense of urgency, often signaling that actions were performed quickly and perhaps without sufficient care.