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"Slow" in Spanish: lento/a
lento/a
Slow in Spanish is lento or lenta. Un tren lento. Una fila lenta. Plurals: lentos and lentas. Más lento means slower.
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How to pronounce lento/a
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LEHN-toh / LEHN-tah
/ˈlen.to/, /ˈlen.ta/
LEHN-toh / LEHN-tah. Stress LEHN. Clear e; soft t.
"Slow" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lento | slow (masc.) Speed of people, machines, lines. | Speed of people, machines, lines. |
| lenta | slow (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| más lento | slower Comparison / request. | Comparison / request. |
| despacio | slowly Common adverb alternative. | Common adverb alternative. |
How to use lento/a in real life
- 1Internet
El Wi‑Fi está lento hoy.
The Wi‑Fi is slow today.
Lento with Wi‑Fi.
- 2Service line
La fila está lenta esta mañana.
The line is slow this morning.
Lenta agrees with fila.
- 3Asking a speaker
Habla más lento, por favor.
Speak more slowly, please.
Más lento as a request.
Mistakes English speakers make with lento/a
Incorrect: La fila está lento.
Correct: La fila está lenta.
Agree gender: lenta with fila.
Incorrect: El tren es lenta.
Correct: El tren es lento.
Agree gender: lento with tren.
Good to know
Good to knowLento/a is standard across Latin America for slow speed. Learners often hear más despacio for speak slower; más lento also works. Internet lento is everyday tech talk.
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¿Hablo muy rápido? Puedo ir más lento.
Am I speaking too fast? I can go slower.
You
Sí, un poco más lento, por favor.
Yes, a little slower, please.
ChatPal
Claro. Hablo lento ahora.
Sure. I'm speaking slow now.
You
Gracias. Así entiendo mejor.
Thanks. That way I understand better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Slow" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Lento (m.), lenta (f.), plurals lentos / lentas.
Lento vs despacio?
Lento/a is often an adjective. Despacio is a common adverb for slowly.
How do I say slower?
Más lento or más despacio.
Slow internet?
El internet está lento. / El Wi‑Fi está lento.
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