Let's take it slow vs Slow down

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Let's take it slow

Top 2000 (comum)

Slow down

Top 2000 (comum)

	Let's take it slow	Slow down
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //lɛts teɪk ɪt sloʊ// 🇺🇸 //lɛts teɪk ɪt sloʊ//	🇬🇧 //sləʊ daʊn// 🇺🇸 //sloʊ daʊn//
Significado	To do something carefully and not quickly.	To reduce speed or to take things easier.
Exemplo	Let's take it slow during the hike to enjoy the scenery.	Please slow down when driving through the school zone.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Colocações	take it slow with someone, take it slow in a relationship, take it slow at work, take it slow on a task, let's take it slow during the trip	slow down a bit, slow down traffic, slow down the pace, slow down for safety
Erros comuns	Using it in a formal setting where a more serious tone is required., Confusing it with 'let's hurry up' which means to go faster., Misinterpreting it as a suggestion against action, while it's about pacing.	Using 'slow down' in a literal sense only, ignoring its figurative uses., Confusing with 'slowly' which is an adverb., Incorrectly using 'slow down' without an object when it's needed for clarity.
Notas de uso	This phrase is often used in casual contexts to suggest a relaxed approach. It is appropriate in conversations, but may not suit formal situations.	Use 'slow down' when advising someone to reduce their pace. Can be informal in day-to-day conversation, but is still suitable in general contexts. Avoid using it in very formal writing.

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All right. Let's take it slow, sir.

Let's take it slow

Slow down, turbo!

Slow down

Perguntas frequentes: Let's take it slow vs Slow down

Qual é a diferença entre Let's take it slow e Slow down?

Let's take it slow: To do something carefully and not quickly. Slow down: To reduce speed or to take things easier.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Let's take it slow: Let's take it slow during the hike to enjoy the scenery. Slow down: Please slow down when driving through the school zone.

Posso usar Let's take it slow e Slow down de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Let's take it slow e Slow down são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.