slow

• Describe algo que se mueve, ocurre o se hace a poca velocidad o con un ritmo pausado. También puede referirse a una persona que tarda en entender o reaccionar.

Describes something that moves, happens, or is done at a low speed or rate.

1. Not fastA1formal

   Moving or operating at a low speed; taking a long time.

   lento

   • The turtle is a very slow animal.
   • Traffic was slow on the highway this morning.
   • She is a slow reader but very thorough.

   Sinónimosdawdlingdilatorygraduallaggardleisurelyponderousslow-movingsluggishtorpidunhurried

   Antónimosbriskfastquickrapidspeedyswift

2. Not quick to understandA2formal

   Taking a longer time to learn or understand things.

   lento de comprensión

   • He was slow to catch on to the joke.
   • The student was slow in math but excelled in art.
   • Don't be so hard on yourself; everyone is slow at something.

   Sinónimosdimdullobtuseslow-wittedthickunintelligent

   Antónimosbrightcleverintelligentquicksharpsmart

3. Not busy or activeB1informal

   Having little activity or few customers.

   con poca actividad

   • The restaurant was slow on a Monday evening.
   • Business is slow during the winter months.
   • The market is slow right now, but it will pick up soon.

   Sinónimosdeaddullflatinactivequietslacksluggish

   Antónimosactivebustlingbusyhecticlively

• Adverbio que significa 'a baja velocidad' o 'no rápidamente'. Se usa de manera informal en frases como 'go slow' o 'drive slow', aunque en el registro formal escrito a menudo se prefiere 'slowly'. La forma coincide con el adjetivo.

An adverb meaning 'at a low speed' or 'not quickly.' It is used informally in phrases like 'go slow' or 'drive slow,' though in formal writing 'slowly' is often preferred. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. A1informal

   Moving or operating at a low speed; not fast.

   lentamente

   • Please drive slow near the school.
   • He walked slow because of his injury.
   • The clock is running slow.

   Sinónimosleisurelyslowlysluggishlyunhurriedly

   Antónimosfastquicklyrapidlyswiftly

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de reducir la velocidad o el ritmo, o de hacer que algo se mueva u ocurra más lentamente.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing speed or pace, or causing something to move or happen more slowly.

1. Reduce speedA2formal

   To decrease the speed or rate of movement or progress.

   Reducir la velocidad

   • The driver slowed the car as he approached the intersection.
   • She slowed her pace to enjoy the scenery.
   • The train slowed down before entering the station.

   Sinónimosbrakedecelerateease upslackenslow down

   Antónimosaccelerateexpeditehastenquickenspeed

2. Delay or hinderB1formal

   To cause something to happen later or more slowly than expected.

   retrasar, demorar

   • The heavy rain slowed the construction work.
   • Technical issues slowed the project's progress.
   • His illness slowed his recovery.

   Sinónimosdeceleratedelayhamperhold upimpederetardslackenslow downstall

   Antónimosaccelerateexpeditehastenspeed

Variantes phrasalslow downslow up