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    Lentas (en. Slow)

    /ˈlent.as/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has a slow movement or development.
    Turtles are slow animals.
    Las tortugas son animales lentas.
    That occurs with little speed.
    The meeting was slow due to lack of organization.
    La reunión fue lentas debido a la falta de organización.
    That delays the fulfillment of an action.
    His responses are always slow; he takes his time to think.
    Sus respuestas son siempre lentas, se toma su tiempo para pensar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lentas', meaning 'slow' in plural.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    slow as a turtle
    It is used to describe someone who is extremely slow.
    lento como una tortuga
    without hurry
    Indicates that there is no rush, something is done slowly.
    sin prisa
    take a slow step
    Refers to advancing cautiously or slowly.
    dar un paso lento

    Related Words

    slow
    That is not fast, that moves slowly.
    lento
    slowness
    Quality of what is slow.
    lentitud
    slow down
    To make something happen more slowly.
    ralentizar

    Slang Meanings

    To have a passive or carefree attitude towards time.
    He is very slow; he always arrives late everywhere.
    Él es muy lentas, siempre llega tarde a todos lados.
    To be inefficient at work or tasks.
    He was slow in his project and missed the opportunity.
    Estuvo lentas en su proyecto y perdió la oportunidad.