slow downverb/ɐ.mu.lẽ.ˈtaɾ/lowa·mo·len·tarPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo make slow, to delay; to calm, to soothe.The rain slowed down the pace of the walk.The soft music slowed down their agitation.synslow downdelaycalmantspeed uphastenagitateCommon collocationsslow down the paceslow down one's nervesEtymologyDerivado de 'lento' com prefixo 'a-' e sufixo '-entar'.Related wordslentoalentaramolentamento