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A1 — Beginneradjective

lento

slow

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

pigrogradualeflemmaticotardivocalmo

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

velocerapidosveltocelerepresto

Usage note

'Graduale' stresses a step-by-step pace. 'Flemmatico' describes a slow-natured, phlegmatic person. 'Lento' is the most common general-purpose term.

Example

"Il treno lento si ferma in ogni piccolo paese."

"The slow train stops at every small village."

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