Lentamente
Example: Cammina lentamente per non cadere sulla strada scivolosa.
Definition
"Lentamente" is an adverb describing the manner of performing an action slowly or at a reduced speed. It indicates that something is done with deliberate slowness, such as walking cautiously to avoid slipping on a slippery road.
Etymology
The word "lentamente" comes from the Italian adjective "lento," meaning slow, combined with the adverbial suffix "-mente," which is equivalent to '-ly' in English. This formation follows a common pattern in Romance languages to turn adjectives into adverbs.
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