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be slow

[bi sloʊ]
verb phrase
ser lento
1. to move, act, or happen at a reduced speed; to take a long time
The internet connection is being slow today.
A conexão de internet está lenta hoje.
2. to be sluggish or lacking in quickness of perception or action
He is slow to understand new concepts.
Ele é lento para compreender novos conceitos.
3. to have a delayed response or reaction
The medication is being slow to take effect.
O medicamento está sendo lento para fazer efeito.
NYC Slang
draggin'
Synonyms
move slowlytake timebe sluggishbe tardylag behindbe unhurried
Antonyms
be fastbe quickbe swifthurryrushbe rapid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser lento
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estar morno
Colloquial variation meaning sluggish or slow
São Paulo
ser lento
Standard usage
Portugal
ser lento
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

slow as molasses
at a snail's pace
move at a crawl
slower than a wet week
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