Usage Note
Despacio is the standard adverb for slow movement or speech; it is more idiomatic than lentamente in everyday conversation. Unlike lento, it is invariable and only modifies verbs, never a noun. The phrase ¡Despacio! alone is a polite command to slow down.
Examples
"Por favor, habla más despacio."
Natural Translation
Please speak more slowly.
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