How to Say ‘Can you speak slowly?’ in Spain Spanish
¿Puedes hablar más despacio?
💬 Usage Tip: A tiny pause between 'hablar' and 'más' can help in understanding or repeating clearly.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Using this phrase garners patience and assistance when communicating.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
puedes
[PWE-des]
can you
To ask if someone is able to do something.
¿Puedes venir mañana?
Can you come tomorrow?
hablar
[ah-BLAHR]
speak
To say words verbally.
Puedes hablar más claro, por favor?
Can you speak more clearly, please?
más
[MAHS]
more
A greater extent or degree.
Necesito más tiempo para pensar.
I need more time to think.
despacio
[des-PAH-thyo]
slowly
At a slow rate.
Tienes que hablar más despacio si quieres que te entienda.
You have to speak more slowly if you want me to understand you.
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