What does despacio in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word despacio in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use despacio in Spanish.

The word despacio in Spanish means slowly, slowly, quietly, softly, slowly and carefully, haste makes waste. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word despacio

slowly

adverbio (con lentitud)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
La frase atribuida a Napoleón "Vístanme despacio que tengo prisa" aconseja actuar con calma en una crisis.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. I like to eat my dinner slowly while watching television.

slowly

adverbio (minuciosamente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Fue hasta el lago caminando despacio.
He walked slowly to the lake.

quietly, softly

adverbio (en voz baja)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Habla más despacio, que estamos en un lugar sagrado.
Speak more quietly; we're in a sacred place.

slowly and carefully

expresión (de forma meticulosa)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Aunque el tiempo apremie, haz tu trabajo despacio y con buena letra.
Although time is valuable, do your work slowly and carefully.

haste makes waste

expresión (coloquial (apurarse puede retrasarte)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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