Lento (en. Slow)
/ˈlɛn.to/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describes an object or person that moves or progresses slowly.
His way of thinking is slow.
Ang takbo ng kanyang pag-iisip ay lento.
Reflects lack of immediate action or development.
Sometimes, it's better to be slow than fast.
Minsan, mas mabuti ang lento kaysa sa mabilis.
Describes a rhythm or tempo that is not fast.
The song has a slow tempo.
Ang kanta ay may lento na tempo.
Etymology
Spanish word 'lento'
Common Phrases and Expressions
slow movement
Indicates that actions are slow.
lento ang galaw
slow process
A process that is not rushed and takes time.
lento na proseso
Related Words
slow
Expresses the quality of being slow or not fast.
mabagal
slowly
Indicates careful or non-hasty actions.
dahan-dahan
Slang Meanings
kind or gentle
You're really sweet.
Ang lento mo talagang ka-sweet.
very cool or chill
With him, there's nothing to worry about; he's super chill.
Sa kanya, wala kang dapat ikabahala; sobrang lento siya.
relaxed or no pressure
No problem, as long as we take it easy.
Walang problema, basta't lento lang tayo.