lentamente
ADV
(1)
[/len.taˈmen.te/es-ES]
slowly
literal
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leisurely
neutral
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gradually
nuanced
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untranslatable
untranslatable
(The exact connotation of 'lentamente' implies a sense of slowness that can vary contextually and might not be captured by a single term.)
Antonyms
rápidamente
This adverb describes an action or process that occurs at a low speed, taking a considerable amount of time. It can mean slowly, indicating a lack of quickness, or leisurely, suggesting a relaxed pace without haste. In some contexts, it can also convey the idea of something happening gradually, meaning little by little over an extended period. While 'slowly' is often a direct equivalent, 'lentamente' encompasses a broader range of nuanced slowness that might not be perfectly captured by a single English word.
- El caracol se movía lentamente por la hoja. — The snail moved slowly across the leaf.
- Ella caminó lentamente hacia la salida, sin prisa. — She walked leisurely towards the exit, without haste.
- La economía ha ido recuperándose lentamente desde la crisis. — The economy has been recovering gradually since the crisis.
- Por favor, habla más lentamente para que pueda entenderte. — Please, speak more slowly so I can understand you.