caminata lenta
/kaminata lenta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "slow walk" translates to Spanish as caminata lenta.
The phrase caminata lenta refers to a slow walk.
Did you know?
- The concept of a slow walk is central to the paseo, a cultural practice of strolling through a public square to see and be seen.
- The word lenta is the feminine form of 'slow' because it must agree with the feminine noun caminata, even if the person walking is a man.
- The root of caminata is the Latin cammīnus, which was used to describe a road or a path.
Examples in context
- Durante la visita al museo, es importante caminar despacio y apreciar las obras de arte.During the museum visit, it's important to walk slowly and appreciate the artworks.
- Vamos a caminar despacito para disfrutar del hermoso paisaje que nos rodea.Let's take a slow walk to enjoy the beautiful scenery around us.
- Una caminata lenta es buena para relajarse.A slow walk is good for relaxing.
- Prefiero una caminata lenta por el parque.I prefer a slow walk through the park.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are deciding how to spend their afternoon.
- SofíaJavier, ¿quieres ir al bosque hoy?Javier, do you want to go to the forest today?
- JavierSí, pero prefiero una caminata lenta.Yes, but I prefer a slow walk.
- SofíaMe parece bien, no tengo prisa.That sounds good to me, I'm in no hurry.
- JavierPerfecto, entonces vamos ahora.Perfect, then let's go now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caminata, CC BY-SA 4.0.
