Meaning
slowly
In a sentence
Parla lentamente, non capisco bene l'italiano.
Speak slowly, I don't understand Italian well.
Perché cammini così lentamente oggi?
Why are you walking so slowly today?
La fila è andata avanti lentamente stamattina.
The line moved forward slowly this morning.
Usage notes
- Use lentamente in neutral or slightly formal speech; piano is often more natural in everyday conversation for actions done gently or slowly.
- It modifies verbs, adjectives, or whole clauses and never changes form: parlare lentamente, molto lentamente.
- For gradual change over time, prefer a poco a poco or gradualmente rather than lentamente.