expedition
US /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/
1.
expedición, viaje
a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war
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The scientific expedition to Antarctica lasted six months.
La expedición científica a la Antártida duró seis meses.
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They prepared for a long expedition into the Amazon rainforest.
Se prepararon para una larga expedición a la selva amazónica.
2.
rapidez, prontitud
promptness or speed in doing something
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The doctor treated the patient with great expedition.
El médico trató al paciente con gran rapidez.
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He completed the task with remarkable expedition.
Completó la tarea con notable rapidez.