Spanish · Adjectives
Lento
Slow
Beginneradjective
Definition
Moving or proceeding at a low speed.
Example
Habla más lento, por favor.
Speak more slowly, please.
Etymology
'Lento' comes from the Latin 'lentius', which means 'slow'. It emphasizes the concept of slowness in movement or action.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lento' is used frequently in describing pace in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken language, as well as in written descriptions.