Category: AdjectivesPart of speech: adjectiveDifficulty: Common
Lento
/Lento/Roman
English meaning: Slow
Definition
Moving or proceeding at a low speed.
Example
“Habla más lento, por favor.”
In English: “Speak more slowly, please.”
Another example: “El tráfico estaba muy lento esta mañana.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Adjective/adverb 'slow/slowly'; agrees in gender and number as an adjective. 'Lentamente' is the formal adverb. Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Lento' comes from the Latin 'lentius', which means 'slow'. It emphasizes the concept of slowness in movement or action.
Common Collocations
- muy lento
- cocción lenta
- ir lento
- proceso lento
- cámara lenta
Word Forms
m. lento, f. lenta, pl. lentos/lentas
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Literary Heritage
“El que lee mucho y anda mucho, ve mucho y sabe mucho.”
“He who reads much and walks much, sees much and knows much.”
“Puedo escribir los versos más tristes esta noche.”
“Tonight I can write the saddest lines.”
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