Spanish Conversation · Level 51
74 words
Spanish word
lentamente
Pronunciation
IPA/lentaˈmente/
Meaning
- adverbslowly
Example
Habla lentamente, por favor.
Please speak slowly.
More examples
Conduce lentamente en zonas escolares.
He drives slowly in school zones.
Core concept
An action carried out at low speed.
Common phrases
hablar lentamente
speak slowly
caminar lentamente
walk slowly
conducir lentamente
drive slowly
Similar words
despacio: Expresses actions or speech slowly in casual, everyday conversation.
poco a poco: Progresses step by step, making small, gradual advances over time.
despacito: Performs actions a little slower with an affectionate or playful tone.
tranquilamente: Acts calmly and unhurriedly, maintaining composure and ease.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que una acción se realiza con poca velocidad o de manera pausada.
Word origin
Derived from Latin lentus 'slow' plus the adverbial -mente (originally from mente 'mind' in the ablative), the compound lento + -mente produces an adverb meaning in a slow way.
Usage tips
- The ending -mente corresponds to English -ly and does not vary for gender or number, and for casual speech native speakers often choose despacio over lentamente.