المعنى
Used to ask someone to slow down their speech.
خلفية ثقافية
Spaniards are known for being very direct. You don't need to apologize excessively before asking someone to slow down; a simple 'Perdona, ¿puedes hablar más despacio?' is enough. Politeness is often expressed through diminutives. Using 'despacito' makes the request sound much sweeter and less like a criticism of the speaker's speed. In these regions, speakers often drop the 's' at the end of words, making speech sound even faster. Asking to slow down is very common even among native speakers from different regions.
Use your hands
Pair the phrase with a 'calm down' hand gesture (palms down, moving slightly) to make your meaning clear.
Don't just say '¿Qué?'
Saying '¿Qué?' can sound rude. '¿Puedes hablar más despacio?' shows you are trying to learn.
المعنى
Used to ask someone to slow down their speech.
Use your hands
Pair the phrase with a 'calm down' hand gesture (palms down, moving slightly) to make your meaning clear.
Don't just say '¿Qué?'
Saying '¿Qué?' can sound rude. '¿Puedes hablar más despacio?' shows you are trying to learn.
The 'Usted' trick
If you are unsure, always use '¿Puede...?' (formal). It's never wrong to be too polite.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the phrase with the correct verb form.
¿Puedes _______ más despacio?
After the modal verb 'puedes,' we always use the infinitive form.
Which word means 'slowly' in this context?
¿Puedes hablar más _______?
'Despacio' is the correct adverb for speed. 'Bajo' means quiet.
Match the formality to the phrase.
Match the pairs
The conjugation of 'poder' determines the level of formality.
What should the learner say?
Native: '¡Hola!¿Cómoestás?¿Quéquierescomerhoy?' Learner: 'Lo siento, no entiendo. _______'
The learner needs the speaker to slow down to understand the fast greeting.
Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.
You are talking to your boss.
'¿Puede...?' uses the 'Usted' form, which is appropriate for a boss.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Despacio vs. Bajo
بنك التمارين
5 تمارين¿Puedes _______ más despacio?
After the modal verb 'puedes,' we always use the infinitive form.
¿Puedes hablar más _______?
'Despacio' is the correct adverb for speed. 'Bajo' means quiet.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
The conjugation of 'poder' determines the level of formality.
Native: '¡Hola!¿Cómoestás?¿Quéquierescomerhoy?' Learner: 'Lo siento, no entiendo. _______'
The learner needs the speaker to slow down to understand the fast greeting.
You are talking to your boss.
'¿Puede...?' uses the 'Usted' form, which is appropriate for a boss.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
6 أسئلةNot at all! It shows you are engaged and want to understand. Most native speakers find it flattering that you are trying.
Yes, but adding 'por favor' at the end makes it much more polite.
'Lento' is an adjective (a slow car), while 'despacio' is an adverb (to speak slowly). In speech, 'despacio' is more common.
Use 'tú' (puedes) for friends and people your age. Use 'usted' (puede) for strangers, elders, or in shops.
Smile and ask again, or try: 'Lo siento, todavía es muy rápido para mí.'
Yes, it's just the 'cute' or 'softer' version of 'despacio.'
عبارات ذات صلة
¿Puedes repetir?
similarCan you repeat?
No entiendo
builds onI don't understand
Más lento
synonymMore slowly
Hable pausadamente
specialized formSpeak with pauses
