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"More slowly" is a phrase which is often translated as "más lentamente", and "please" is an interjection which is often translated as "por favor". Learn more about the difference between "more slowly" and "please" below.
more slowly(
mor
 
slo
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li
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. más lentamente
If you do things more slowly, you won't make so many mistakes.Si haces las cosas más lentamente, no cometerás tantos errores.
b. más despacio
We need to go more slowly when we're with grandad, because he can't walk very fast.Tenemos que ir más despacio cuando estamos con el abuelo porque no puede caminar muy rápido.
c. más lento
The building work is going more slowly than we'd like.Las obras van más lentas de lo que nos gustaría.
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please(
pliz
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. por favor
Give me food, please.Dame comida, por favor.
a. por Dios
Could you just stop talking for a second, please!¡Por Dios! ¿Puedes dejar de hablar por un momento?
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. querer
The queen does what she pleases.La reina hace lo que quiera.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. complacer
You're constantly trying to please people. Don't you get tired of it?Siempre estás intentando complacer a la gente. ¿No te cansas?
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