Lenta (en. Slow)

/ˈlenta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to something that has a slow movement or development.

The growth of the plant is slow in winter.

El crecimiento de la planta es lento en invierno.

That takes longer than usual to complete a task.

She is slow to solve math problems.

Ella es lenta para resolver problemas matemáticos.

Said of a person who is not in a hurry or who acts calmly.

Prefers a slow and methodical approach to work.

Prefiere un enfoque lento y metódico al trabajar.

From Latin 'lentus', meaning 'slow' or 'moving slowly'.

slow as a snail

Extremely slow in its action or movement.

lenta como un caracol

lens for seeing

Used to observe details slowly.

lente para ver

slow but steady

Takes time, but the action is effective and careful.

lenta pero segura

slowness

The quality of being slow.

lentitud

slowly

In a slow manner or with calmness.

despacio

tardiness

The fact of arriving late or acting slowly.

tardanza

Used to describe someone who is slow to understand.

Don't be slow, get the idea at once!

No seas lenta, ¡capta la idea de una vez!

Refers to a process that takes a long time.

This project advances at a slow pace.

Este proyecto avanza a paso lento.