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How do you say "slow" in Italian?
lento
In Italian, "slow" is lento.
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Pronunciation
LAYN-toh, stress on the first syllable, 'ay' like in 'say'.
Grammar notes
Lento is a regular -o adjective: lenta (feminine), lenti (masculine plural), lente (feminine plural).
Example sentence
Il treno è molto lento qui.
The train is very slow here.
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How to remember lento
A 'lent' or loaned thing moves slowly through time - lento captures that delay.
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Questions about lento
How do you say "slow" in Italian?
In Italian, "slow" is lento. It is a noun.
How is lento written in Italian?
lento is written using the standard Italian script.
How is lento used in a sentence?
Use lento as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il treno è molto lento qui. (The train is very slow here.).
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