Usages of despacio
Camina despacio por el jardín para contemplar el paisaje.
Walk slowly through the garden to admire the scenery.
Me siento más calmado cuando hablo despacio en clase.
I feel calmer when I speak slowly in class.
Caminamos despacio por el callejón resbaladizo para no caernos.
We walk slowly through the slippery alley so we don’t fall.
La cola avanza despacio hoy.
The line moves slowly today.
Cuando mi profesor habla despacio, entiendo mejor el ritmo del idioma.
When my teacher speaks slowly, I understand the rhythm of the language better.
La comprensión del texto mejora cuando leo despacio.
Understanding of the text improves when I read slowly.
Mi profesora está acostumbrada a explicar la gramática despacio para los principiantes.
My teacher is used to explaining grammar slowly for beginners.
Cuando me duele la nariz y la boca está seca, respiro despacio para estar más tranquila.
When my nose hurts and my mouth is dry, I breathe slowly to feel calmer.
El paciente respira despacio mientras la médica toma notas.
The patient breathes slowly while the doctor takes notes.
Mi profesora sonríe cuando hablo despacio en clase.
My teacher smiles when I speak slowly in class.
El protagonista de la novela parece muy sincero y me encanta cuando habla despacio.
The protagonist of the novel seems very honest and I love it when he speaks slowly.
Durante la entrevista, intento mantener la calma y hablar despacio.
During the interview, I try to stay calm and speak slowly.
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