tardo

[ tahr-doh; Italian tahr-daw ]

adjective

1. slow (used as a musical direction).

Word History and Origins

Origin of tardo¹

1840–50; < Italian: slow < Latin tardus

Example Sentences

Peo tried to notice what he thought Tardo would look for on such a short inspection.

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"There will be no inspection tour tomorrow, and I shall recommend against aid at this time," replied Tardo.

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He was navigator of the Council ship, and had asked to accompany Tardo on the brief inspection trip.

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"It's true we've seen no slaves, that we know about," said Tardo.

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"There are two classes of people on this planet, and we've seen only one," said Tardo.

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