ritmo lento
/ritmo lento/from spelling rules
The English phrase "slow pace" is translated into Spanish as ritmo lento.
ritmo lento is used to describe a slow pace in terms of tempo or rhythm.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun ritmo (pace/rhythm) and the adjective lento (slow).
Which one should you use?
While ritmo lento refers to the tempo or rhythm of an activity, the phrase paso lento is used when referring specifically to the physical speed of walking or a person's stride.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "slow paces", both the noun and the adjective must take the plural ending -s, resulting in ritmos lentos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ritmo lento/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of lento, lentus, originally referred to something that was 'pliant' or 'flexible' before it evolved to mean 'slow'.
- While ritmo lento describes a general tempo, using paso lento can specifically refer to the 'slow walk' of a horse in equestrian terminology.
- The Spanish word lento shares an ancient root with the Old Spanish word liento, which meant 'humid' or 'wet'.
Examples in context
- Necesitamos trabajar a un ritmo lento para garantizar la precisión de nuestro trabajo.We need to work at a slow pace to ensure the accuracy of our work.
- Hoy quiero relajarme, voy a vivir sin prisa.Today, I want to relax, I'm going to live without hurry.
- Mi nuevo profesor de yoga nos guía con un paso pausado en cada sesión.My new yoga teacher guides us with a slow pace in each session.
- El corredor mantiene un ritmo lento.The runner maintains a slow pace.
- Prefiero caminar con un ritmo lento.I prefer walking at a slow pace.
- La música tiene un ritmo lento.The music has a slow pace.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are hiking up a mountain.
- MateoSofía, ¿estás bien con este ritmo lento?Sofía, are you okay with this slow pace?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, es perfecto para mí.Yes, Mateo, it is perfect for me.
- MateoYo también prefiero ir a un ritmo lento hoy.I also prefer to go at a slow pace today.
- SofíaAsí podemos disfrutar más del paisaje.That way we can enjoy the scenery more.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lento, ritmo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
