Translation of Italian word "lento" to English
lento
/ˈlen.to/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'lento' expresses 'slow' (Slow). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). In practice, moving or acting with low speed.
🇬🇧 English
slow
Example
La lumaca è un animale molto lento.
The snail is a very slow animal.
La connessione ad internet è lenta oggi.
The internet connection is slow today.
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Common phrases
- andare a passo lento— to walk slowly
- La connessione ad internet è lenta oggi.— The internet connection is slow today.
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What does the Italian word "lento" mean?▼
The Italian word "lento" means "slow" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian word "lento"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La lumaca è un animale molto lento." (which translates as "The snail is a very slow animal.").
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