Lentamente
Example: El caracol se mueve lentamente por el jardín.
Definition
"Lentamente" is an adverb that describes an action done in a slow or gradual manner, indicating a low speed or pace. For example, in the phrase 'El caracol se mueve lentamente por el jardín,' it means the snail moves slowly through the garden.
Etymology
The word "lentamente" comes from the Latin word 'lentus,' meaning slow or sluggish, combined with the suffix '-mente,' which is used to form adverbs from adjectives in Spanish. Did you know? The suffix '-mente' originally derives from the Latin word for 'mind,' suggesting the manner in which something is done.
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"Lentamente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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