A1 Expression Informal

¡Qué lento!

How slow!

Meaning

Used to express surprise or comment on the slowness of something.

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Cultural Background

People might use this to complain about 'la burocracia' (bureaucracy). Often used with a humorous tone when someone is being 'flojo' (lazy).

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Agreement

Remember to change 'lento' to 'lenta' if the noun is feminine.

Meaning

Used to express surprise or comment on the slowness of something.

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Agreement

Remember to change 'lento' to 'lenta' if the noun is feminine.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct form.

The turtle is slow. ¡Qué ______!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lento

Turtle (tortuga) is feminine, but if referring to the animal generally, 'lento' is standard.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct form. Choose A1

The turtle is slow. ¡Qué ______!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lento

Turtle (tortuga) is feminine, but if referring to the animal generally, 'lento' is standard.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but be careful not to sound insulting.

Related Phrases

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Ir despacio

similar

To go slowly

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