Lentamente
Example: La música comenzó a sonar lentamente en la sala.
Definition
"Lentamente" is an adverb used to describe actions performed in a slow or gradual manner, particularly in music, indicating that the sound or tempo progresses at a gentle, unhurried pace.
Etymology
The word "lentamente" comes from the Latin 'lentus,' meaning slow or sluggish, combined with the adverbial suffix '-mente,' which forms adverbs in Spanish. Did you know? The suffix '-mente' is related to the English '-ly,' both signaling how an action is performed.
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