Lentamente
Example: Ela caminhava lentamente pelo parque à tarde.
Definition
"Lentamente" is an adverb meaning to perform an action in a slow or gradual manner. It describes doing something without haste, often implying carefulness or a relaxed pace, as in the example, 'She walked slowly through the park in the afternoon.'
Etymology
The word "lentamente" comes from the Latin word 'lentus,' meaning slow or flexible, combined with the adverbial suffix '-mente,' which is used in Portuguese to form adverbs from adjectives. Did you know? The suffix '-mente' is similar to the English '-ly,' making 'lentamente' roughly translate to 'slowly.'
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