lentos, pessoas lentas, lesmas
1. people or things that move or act slowly; those who take a long time to do something
The slowpokes at the back of the race were still finishing while the winners celebrated.
Os lentos na parte de trás da corrida ainda estavam terminando enquanto os vencedores celebravam.
2. individuals who are habitually slow or sluggish in their actions or movements
Come on, slowpokes! We're going to be late for the movie.
Vamos lá, lesmas! Vamos chegar atrasados no filme.
3. informal term used to refer to someone who is dawdling or procrastinating
The slowpokes missed the deadline because they kept delaying their work.
Os procrastinadores perderam o prazo porque continuavam adiando o trabalho.
In American English, 'slowpokes' is a playful, informal term commonly used by children and in casual settings to refer to anyone moving slowly. It carries a slightly teasing but generally lighthearted tone. In Brazilian Portuguese, equivalents like 'lentos' or 'lesmas' (snails) are used similarly in informal contexts, though 'lesmas' is more colloquial and humorous. The term reflects cultural impatience with delay, particularly evident in fast-paced urban American culture.
NYC Slang
slow-mo's, slugs, pokeys
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