1. A deliberate, measured strike or hit executed at a reduced speed, often used in sports, martial arts, or physical training
The tennis coach instructed the player to practice a slow stroke to improve technique.
O técnico de tênis instruiu o jogador a praticar um golpe lento para melhorar a técnica.
2. In capoeira, a controlled and measured movement or attack performed at a slower pace for training or demonstration purposes
The capoeira master demonstrated the movement with a slow stroke for the students to understand the mechanics.
O mestre de capoeira demonstrou o movimento com um golpe lento para os alunos entenderem a mecânica.
3. A gradual or protracted action that unfolds over time without urgency
The economic recovery was a slow process that took several years.
A recuperação econômica foi um golpe lento que levou vários anos.