Pausadamente (en. Slowly)

/pawsadamente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
With calm and without haste.
Speak slowly so that everyone understands him.
Habla pausadamente para que todos le entiendan.
Gradually, stopping at each step.
The teacher explains the lesson slowly.
El profesor explica la lección pausadamente.
Performing actions with reflection and attention.
We should think slowly before making a decision.
Debemos pensar pausadamente antes de tomar una decisión.

Etymology

From the adjective 'pausado', which means calm or slow, and the suffix '-mente'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak slowly
To express ideas slowly and clearly.
hablar pausadamente
to walk slowly
To move slowly and calmly.
caminar pausadamente
to think slowly
To reflect calmly before acting.
pensar pausadamente

Related Words

pausado
That is carried out slowly or calmly.
pausado
pause
Interruption in an action or activity.
pausa

Slang Meanings

To speak slowly to impress.
I love how you speak slowly, it sounds very professional.
Me encanta cómo hablas pausadamente, suena muy profesional.
To take one's time to enjoy.
She takes her coffee slowly to relax.
Ella se toma un café pausadamente para relajarse.