lent

S2 W2

BrE /lent/ AmE /lent/

adjective en → es

1 SLOW [adjective] A2

happening or done slowly and without great speed

lento, lenta, despacio

Collocations a lent pace

  • The car moved at a very slow and steady speed.

    El coche se movió a un ritmo muy lento y constante.

2 BORROW [adjective] B1

given to someone for use, usually for a short time and without payment

prestado, prestada

Collocations a lent book

  • I borrowed a book from the library.

    Pedí prestado un libro en la biblioteca.

3 LIGHT [adjective] B2

having little light or brightness; not bright

tenue, tenue (luz)

Collocations a lent light

  • The room was dark and the only light came from a small lamp.

    La habitación estaba oscura y la única luz provenía de una pequeña lámpara.

4 LENIENT [adjective] C1

not strict or severe; allowing people to do things that are not usually allowed

indulgente, permisivo

Collocations a lent attitude

  • The teacher was very lenient with the students.

    El profesor fue muy indulgente con los estudiantes.