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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