lento — meaning in English

English meaning

• slow adj Moving, acting, or happening at a low speed; not fast.
• sluggish adjective Slow-moving, lacking energy or alertness.
• sullen adjective Gloomy, silent, and bad-tempered.

Senses

lento is used for these senses in English:

• slow Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
• slow Not happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.
• sluggish Slow; having little motion.
• sullen Sluggish; slow.

slow — full definition

1. adj Moving, acting, or happening at a low speed; not fast.
2. adj Not quick to understand or learn.
3. verb To make something move or happen at a reduced speed.

sluggish — full definition

1. adjective Slow-moving, lacking energy or alertness.
2. adjective Showing little activity or growth, especially in an economy or market.

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