Adverb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Despacio: slowly
despacio
Pronunciation: dehs-PAH-syoh (stress the capital letters)
Despacio means “slowly” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: slowly
- How to say it: dehs-PAH-syoh
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “despacio” means and how to use it
Despacio means “slowly.” It is the most common way to ask someone to slow down.
Examples with audio
- Habla más despacio, por favor.Speak more slowly, please.
- Camino despacio por la calle.I walk slowly down the street.
- Escribe despacio y con cuidado.Write slowly and carefully.
Usage tip
Say “más despacio” to ask someone to slow down. Despacio is an adverb and never changes.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “slowly” in Spanish?
“slowly” in Spanish is “despacio.” It is pronounced dehs-PAH-syoh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “despacio”?
Say dehs-PAH-syoh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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