lento
pronunciation
How to pronounce lento in British English:
UK [ˈlentəʊ]
How to pronounce lento in American English:
US [ˈlentoʊ]
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- Adjective:
- (of tempo) slow
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- Adverb:
- in music
Word Origin
- lento
- "slowly" (musical direction), 1724, from Italian lento "slow," from Latin lentus "flexible, pliant, slow, sluggish" (see lithe). Related: Lentissimo.
Example
- 1. Play this lento , please .
- 2. Rural schools are perhaps the best place to experiment with digital teaching methods like online courses , since they have trouble offering some types of classes already , said ms. lento .