B1 — Intermediateverb
rallentare
to slow down, to reduce speed
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
decelerarefrenareridurre la velocitàmoderare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
accelerareaffrettarsivelocizzareprecipitarsi
Usage note
'Rallentare' = to slow down (traffic, process). 'Decelerare' = technical/formal term for deceleration. 'Frenare' = to brake. 'Rallentare i ritmi' = to ease up on the pace.
Example
"Rallenta! C'è un limite di velocità in questa zona."
"Slow down! There is a speed limit in this area."
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