slow
word
/ˈsɫoʊ/
sloh
/slˈəʊ/
sloh
Definition
Moving, happening, or doing something at a low speed; not fast. It can describe both people and things.
Usage & Nuances
'Slow' is both adjective ('a slow car') and adverb (informally as 'go slow' but formally 'slowly'). Opposite of 'fast' or 'quick'. Used for speed, reactions, progress. Not usually for permanent qualities ('the slow runner' is OK, but not for 'slow man' unless about reaction, not intelligence).
Spanish: lento - despacio (adverbio)Portuguese (BR): devagar - lentoPortuguese (PT): devagar - lentoChinese (Simplified): 慢的 - 慢慢地Chinese (Traditional): 慢的 - 慢慢地Hindi: धीमा - धीरे (क्रिया)Arabic: بطيء - ببطءBengali: ধীরে - ধীর (বর্ণনা)Russian: медленный - медленноJapanese: 遅いVietnamese: chậmKorean: 느린 - 천천히Turkish: yavaşUrdu: آہستہ - سستIndonesian: lambat
Example Sentences
The traffic is slow this morning.
basic
He is a slow reader.
basic
Please drive slow here.
basic
My computer is so slow today, I can't get anything done.
natural
Sorry I'm slow to reply—it's been a busy day.
natural
Take it slow—there’s no rush.
natural