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lentamente

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /lɛnˈtæmɛnteɪ/

KK: /lɛnˈtæmɛnteɪ/

adverb
Definition

In a very slow manner or speed.


Example

The music played lentamente, creating a calm atmosphere.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you listened to that new song by the band yet?
Sloth B
Not yet, but I heard it plays lentamente in some parts.
Sloth A
Yeah, I think the slow tempo makes it really emotional.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It’s nice to have a song that slows things down.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
slowly
leisurely
gradually
Antonyms
quickly
rapidly
swiftly
Root Explanation

Lentamente → It is derived from "lente" (from Latin "lentus", meaning slow) and the suffix "-mente" (meaning in a manner). The word "lentamente" means in a slow manner or slowly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'slow' ('lente') to remember that 'lentamente' means to do something slowly.

Visually Confused Words
relentment
pentameter
entrapment
entailment
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