What is the Spanish word for "slowly"?

Learn how to say "slowly" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

slowly

Spanish

despacio

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Examples of how to use "slowly" in Spanish

English
Please drive more slowly through this area.
Spanish
Por favor, conduce más despacio por esta zona.
English
She spoke slowly to help me understand.
Spanish
Ella habló lentamente para ayudarme a entender.
English
Please drive slowly near the school.
Spanish
Por favor, conduce despacio cerca de la escuela.
English
The turtle moved slowly across the path.
Spanish
La tortuga se movió lentamente por el camino.
English
He slowly opened the old wooden door.
Spanish
Él abrió lentamente la vieja puerta de madera.

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