a paso de buey — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americacolloquial
  • At a very slow, plodding pace; moving or progressing slowly and steadily.
  • Describes an action, process, or movement that is deliberately slow or marked by sluggishness.

  Examples

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  • El anciano caminaba a paso de buey, lento pero constante, disfrutando el paseo.

    The old man walked at a slow, steady pace, slow but constant, enjoying the walk.

  • Aunque el proyecto avanza a paso de buey, estamos seguros de que llegará a buen término.

    Although the project moves at a snail’s pace, we are sure it will come to a good conclusion.

  • Los trámites administrativos avanzan a paso de buey y eso genera mucha frustración en los usuarios.

    The administrative procedures move at a very slow pace, which causes a lot of frustration among users.