🇬🇧🇪🇸 slow - lento : English Lesson
adjective
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Meaning of "slow" ("lento"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
When something is slow, it does not move or happen quickly. It takes more time to go from one place to another or to finish something. A slow thing might feel like it’s taking forever compared to something fast.
Grandpa’s slow dancing is just him walking in tiny circles and hoping the music ends soon.
The elevator was so slow that by the time it reached our floor, my little sister had learned three new complaints.
I ran so slow in P.E. that even my shadow passed me and cheered me on from the finish line.
I walked so slow to bed that my yawns fell asleep before I did.
The line for ice cream was so slow I started imagining my future grandchildren finally getting to the front.
A small boy sees a slow turtle on the beach. He takes slow steps to watch. The turtle moves slow over warm sand. A slow wave comes and makes the sand wet. The boy and the slow turtle sit and rest. The boy smiles, happy to be slow together. They feel good.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A1 Beginner
This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.
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