¡Despacio!

Slowly!

¡Despacio!(

dehs

pah

syoh

)

An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).

interjection

1. (used to ask someone to slow down)

a. Slowly!

¡Despacio! La cómoda se desarmará si la mueven rápido.Slowly! The chest of drawers will fall apart if you move it that fast.

b. Slow down!

¡Despacio! Por aquí hay niños jugando.Slow down! There are children playing around here.

2. (used to ask someone to go softly)

a. Easy!

¡Despacio! Acaricia al bebé con delicadeza.Easy! Caress the baby gently.

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