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"Lentamente" is an adverb which is often translated as "slowly", and "despacio" is an adverb which is also often translated as "slowly". Learn more about the difference between "lentamente" and "despacio" below.
lentamente(
lehn
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tah
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mehn
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teh
)despacio(
dehs
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pah
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syoh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (not loudly)
3. (not rough)
a. gently
Le golpeó despacio el hombro para advertirle.She tapped gently on his shoulder to warn him.
