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    Lentitud (en. Slowness)

    /len.tiˈtud/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The characteristic of being slow or developing at a leisurely pace.
    The slowness of the car in traffic was frustrating.
    La lentitud del coche en el tráfico era frustrante.
    The lack of speed in the process of thinking or acting.
    His slowness in making decisions cost him his job.
    Su lentitud para tomar decisiones le costó el trabajo.
    Referring to the step or movement of someone or something that is slow.
    The slowness of the service in the restaurant made many customers leave.
    La lentitud del servicio en el restaurante hizo que muchos clientes se fueran.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lentitudo', referring to the property of being slow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to slowness
    bias towards a calmer or prolonged pace.
    a lentitud
    of slowness
    reference to a state or condition of delay or slowness.
    de lentitud
    slow as a turtle
    expression that indicates that something or someone is extremely slow.
    lento como una tortuga

    Related Words

    slow
    Moving or acting with little speed.
    lento
    delay
    Action of delaying or postponing.
    retardo
    gradually
    Action that is carried out gradually or slowly.
    paulatinamente

    Slang Meanings

    Laziness
    His slowness in arriving was pure laziness.
    Su lentitud para llegar era pura pereza.
    Slow as molasses
    That process is slow as molasses, it never ends.
    Ese proceso es lento como molasses, no se acaba nunca.