Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Slow" in Italian: lento/a
lento/a
Slow in Italian is lento (LEN-toh) for masculine and lenta for feminine. The adverb is lentamente. Ask parla più lentamente when you need someone to slow down.
Driving advice
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How to pronounce lento/a
Say it
LEN-toh
/ˈlɛn.to/
Lento is LEN-toh. Stress LEN.
"Slow" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lento / lenta | slow (m/f) Default adjective. | Default adjective. |
| troppo lento | too slow Complaint—fix: troppo. | Complaint—fix: troppo. |
| lentamente | slowly Adverb. | Adverb. |
| una connessione lenta | a slow connection Tech. | Tech. |
How to use lento/a in real life
- 1Driving advice
Vai più lento in questo tratto.
Go slower on this stretch.
Più lento.
- 2Wi-Fi frustration
La rete oggi è lenta.
The network is slow today.
Lenta feminine.
- 3Language help
Puoi essere più lento quando parli?
Can you be slower when you speak?
Più lento as the adjective.
Mistakes English speakers make with lento/a
Incorrect: Il treno è slow.
Correct: Il treno è lento.
Use lento.
Incorrect: Parla lento, per favore.
Correct: Parla lentamente, per favore.
Prefer the adverb lentamente for speech.
Good to know
Lento can be praise for food (cottura lenta) and criticism for queues. Tone decides whether you mean careful or annoying.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking with a tourist map
ChatPal
Andiamo un po' più lenti: sto leggendo la mappa.
Let's go a bit slower: I'm reading the map.
You
Ok, passo più lento.
Ok, slower pace.
ChatPal
Grazie. Altrimenti mi perdo.
Thanks. Otherwise I'll get lost.
You
Meglio lenti che sulla strada sbagliata.
Better slow than on the wrong street.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Slow" in Italian
Lento or lentamente?
Lento/a is the adjective; lentamente is the adverb.
Feminine form?
Lenta.
Opposite?
Veloce.
Speak slowly?
Parla più lentamente.
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