Spanish Conversation · Level 109
60 words
Spanish word
lerdo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleɾðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveslow
Example
Eres muy lerdo para aprender esto.
You're very slow to learn this.
More examples
Hoy estoy un poco lerdo para contestar.
Today I'm temporarily a bit slow to reply.
Core concept
A brain stuck in molasses.
Common phrases
ser lerdo
be slow by nature
estar lerdo
be temporarily slow
muy lerdo
very slow
Similar words
lento: Taking noticeably more time in movement or change; slow-paced.
pausado: Deliberate, composed pacing in speech or action that emphasizes steadiness.
Definition in Spanish
Que es lento al pensar, entender o actuar; adjetivo coloquial que describe falta de rapidez mental.
Word origin
Recorded in medieval Spanish, lerdo has long described slowness of mind but its exact etymological source is uncertain.
Usage tips
- Colloquial and often offensive when directed at someone, lerdo targets slow thinking rather than general slowness, and speakers often prefer lento for a neutral 'slow'.