No. 10,415 in Catalan
pressa
Haste.
In a sentence
Tinc pressa per arribar a casa.
I am in a hurry to get home.
Describes the urgency or haste someone feels when wishing to accomplish something quickly, often due to time constraints.
No cal tenir pressa, podem fer-ho demà.
There's no need to hurry; we can do it tomorrow.
Emphasizes the lack of necessity to rush, encouraging calmness and patience.
Quan tenia pressa, vaig oblidar les claus.
When I was in a hurry, I forgot the keys.
Refers to a situation where haste leads to unintentional errors or oversight.
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