Lentamente (en. Slowly)

/len.ta.'men.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

With little haste, at a slow pace.

Walks slowly to enjoy the scenery.

Camina lentamente para disfrutar del paisaje.

Gradually or step by step.

The river rose slowly due to the rain.

El río creció lentamente debido a las lluvias.

Without rush or acceleration.

The clock moves slowly.

El reloj avanza lentamente.

From Latin 'lentus', meaning 'slow'.

slowly but surely

An expression that suggests moving forward without haste but with determination.

lentamente pero seguro

to take a step slowly

To do something carefully and without rush.

dar un paso lentamente

to speak slowly

To articulate words at a slow pace to be understood.

hablar lentamente

slow

That moves or acts with little speed.

lento

slowness

Quality of being slow; slow pace.

lentitud

slowly

With little speed.

despacio

Step by step

We will reach the goal step by step.

Llegaremos a la meta pasito a pasito.

Calmly

I will do it calmly, without rush.

Lo haré con calma, sin apuro.