Slowly in Spanish
Slowly in Spanish is despacio (dehs-PAH-syoh), or lentamente.
- Spanish
- despacio
- Say it
- dehs-PAH-syoh
- Also said
- lentamente
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Spanish adverbs of manner and -mente
The other words in step 5 of Common Spanish Adverbs.
Questions about despacio
How do you say slowly in Spanish?
Slowly in Spanish is despacio. You can also say lentamente.
How do you pronounce despacio?
Say it dehs-PAH-syoh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: PAH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does despacio mean in English?
In English, despacio means slowly.
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Updated · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.