This is the 1586th most frequent Portuguese word.
rápida
"Rápida" means "quick" or "fast" in English.
Describes the speed of the response, using 'rápida' as an adjective modifying 'resposta'.
A resposta foi rápida.
The response was quick.
Describes the nature of the question, showing 'rápida' as an adjective modifying 'pergunta', emphasizing short duration or urgency.
Ela fez uma pergunta rápida.
She asked a quick question.
Here 'rápida' serves as an adjective describing 'animal', used for a general characteristic to denote speed.