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Requesting someone to speak at a slower pace, literally "lower the rhythm."
문화적 배경
In Spain, people often speak very quickly. Using this phrase is common and accepted. Mexicans value politeness. Adding 'por favor' is essential. Argentines speak with a distinct rhythm. They will appreciate the request. Colombians are generally very patient and will happily slow down.
Use the Conditional
Always use 'Podrías' instead of 'Puedes' to sound more polite and less demanding.
It's a Compliment
Don't feel bad asking. It shows you care about what they are saying.
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Requesting someone to speak at a slower pace, literally "lower the rhythm."
Use the Conditional
Always use 'Podrías' instead of 'Puedes' to sound more polite and less demanding.
It's a Compliment
Don't feel bad asking. It shows you care about what they are saying.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct verb.
¿Podrías ______ el ritmo?
The idiom is 'bajar el ritmo'.
Which is the most polite way to ask?
Choose the best option.
The conditional 'podrías' is the most polite.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Match: ¿Podrías bajar el ritmo? -> ?
It is a request to reduce speech speed.
Complete the dialogue.
Speaker A: 'Hablas muy rápido.' Speaker B: 'Lo siento, ¿podrías...?'
This completes the idiomatic expression.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제¿Podrías ______ el ritmo?
The idiom is 'bajar el ritmo'.
Choose the best option.
The conditional 'podrías' is the most polite.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
It is a request to reduce speech speed.
Speaker A: 'Hablas muy rápido.' Speaker B: 'Lo siento, ¿podrías...?'
This completes the idiomatic expression.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문No, it is very polite when used with 'podrías'.
Yes, it is professional and respectful.
Try saying 'Perdón, ¿podrías repetir más despacio?'
Yes, but it's more common for speech.
관련 표현
Hablar despacio
synonymTo speak slowly
Ir más lento
similarTo go slower
No te sigo
builds onI don't follow you
Hablar a mil
contrastTo speak at 1000mph
