lentamente
slow · slowly
De manera pausada o sin prisa.
Definition & meaning
Lentamente means slowly, gradually, or at a slow pace. It describes an action or process that takes place without speed.
- Caminó lentamente. — “She walked slowly.”
- La situación mejoró lentamente. — “The situation improved gradually.”
Grammar & Word origin
An adverb formed from the adjective lento (“slow”) and the suffix -mente, which often corresponds to “-ly” in English. It does not change for gender or number.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- despacio — “slowly”; a common, more conversational alternative.
- pausadamente — “slowly” or “deliberately,” often emphasizing a calm, measured pace.
- poco a poco — “little by little,” emphasizing gradual progress.
Antonyms:
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El caracol se movía lentamente por el jardín.adverb
The snail was moving slowly through the garden.
María escribe lentamente para no cometer errores.adverb
María writes slowly to avoid making mistakes.
Los niños caminaron lentamente después de la clase.adverb
The children walked slowly after class.
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