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"Lento" is an adjective which is often translated as "slow", and "suave" is an adjective which is often translated as "smooth". Learn more about the difference between "lento" and "suave" below.
lento(
lehn
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (unhurried)
a. slow
El tráfico lento me desespera aunque solo me retrase unos minutos.I get really impatient with slow traffic even if it only delays me by a few minutes.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
suave(
swah
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beh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (subtle)
3. (personable)
