Ralentizo

Ralentizo is a Spanish verb derived from the adjective lento, meaning slow. In its infinitive form, ralentizar, it means to slow down or to decelerate. The first-person singular present indicative form is "ralentizo," meaning "I slow down" or "I am slowing down."

This verb is used in a variety of contexts. It can describe the physical act of reducing speed, such as a car slowing down as it approaches a stop sign or a runner decelerating towards the end of a race. For example, "El coche ralentizó al ver el semáforo en rojo" translates to "The car slowed down upon seeing the red light."

Beyond physical motion, "ralentizar" can also refer to a decrease in the pace or intensity of abstract processes. This could include slowing down a computer's performance, decelerating economic growth, or reducing the speed of a conversation. For instance, "La descarga de archivos ralentizó mi conexión a internet" means "The file download slowed down my internet connection." The verb can also be used reflexively, as in "El tráfico se ralentizó," meaning "The traffic slowed down."