This is the 602nd most frequent Portuguese word.
velocidade
Speed; velocity.
The word 'velocidade' is used here to refer to the rate at which the car is moving, its speed.
A velocidade do carro foi reduzida devido ao tráfego intenso.
The car's speed was reduced due to heavy traffic.
Here, 'velocidade' is employed to describe the promptness and efficiency in completing a task.
A velocidade com que ele terminou o trabalho foi impressionante.
The speed with which he finished the work was impressive.
In this sentence, 'velocidade' indicates the measure of how fast the wind was moving.