Meaning
slow
In a sentence
Questo computer è molto lento oggi.
This computer is very slow today.
Perché cammini così lento stamattina?
Why are you walking so slowly this morning?
Non essere lento, stiamo già uscendo.
Don't be slow, we're already heading out.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lento | masculine · singular |
| lenta | feminine · singular |
| lenti | masculine · plural |
| lente | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use lento for speed or tempo. For mental slowness, lento can sound blunt; try tardo or ci mette molto instead.
- As an adjective, it agrees: lento, lenta, lenti, lente. As an adverb, use lentamente, not lento.
- Common with movement verbs: andare lento sounds less natural than andare piano in everyday speech.