What does lento in Spanish mean?

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

The word lento in Spanish means slow, slowly, slow, slow, slow cooked, walk slowly, constipation. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word lento

slow

adjetivo (acción pausada)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El desarrollo de una conciencia ecológica en una comunidad reacia es un proceso lento.
The development of environmental consciousness in a reluctant community is a slow process.

slowly

adverbio (con lentitud, despacio)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
El sacerdote habla lento y claro para que todos los parroquianos entiendan el sermón.
The priest speaks slowly and clearly so that the whole congregation can understand the sermon.

slow

adjetivo (parsimonioso) (informal)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Si tu alumno es un poco lento, dale más tiempo para terminar el examen.
If your student is a bit slow, give them more time to finish the exam.

slow

adjetivo (poco espabilado) (euphemism)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Es un poco lento para comprender las matemáticas.
He's a bit slow to understand maths.

slow cooked

locución adverbial (con fuego bajo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Esta carne preparada a fuego lento se deshace en la boca.
This slow cooked meat just melts in your mouth.

walk slowly

locución verbal (andar despacio)

Los ancianos caminan lento.
The elderly walk slowly.

constipation

(digestivo: estreñimiento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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