Despacio (en. Slowly)

/desˈpaθjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates that something is done slowly.

She speaks slowly so that everyone understands.

Ella habla despacio para que todos comprendan.

Used to ask for something to be done calmly.

You can move that box slowly so as not to break it.

Puedes mover esa caja despacio para no romperla.

Refers to reducing speed.

Drive slowly in this school zone.

Conduce despacio en esta zona escolar.

From Latin 'despatius', which denotes slowness.

go slowly

It is used to advise someone to act calmly.

anda despacio

do it slowly

Invitation to carry out a task without rush.

hazlo despacio

move slowly

Advice to moderate speed or pace.

ve despacio

tranquility

State of calm or tranquility.

tranquilidad

slowness

Quality of being slow.

lentitud

To take things calmly.

I will take it slowly with this task.

Voy a ir despacio con esta tarea.

Not to rush in a situation.

At the party, people danced slowly.

En la fiesta, la gente bailaba despacio.