Synonyms for

Las

Verb / lɑ:s / / ˈeˈleɪˈes / Another word for las — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of broad, flat, unleavened bread, typically eaten in Latin American countries

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

leisurely unhurried gradual slow-paced

Informal

chill easy-going laid-back taking it easy

Literary

languid placid

Antonyms

fast quick rapid speedy swift hasty

Common collocations

  • at a las pace
  • take it las
  • las and steady
  • las movement
  • las approach
  • a las decision
  • las progress

Word family

adverb lasly

Usage note

The word 'las' is an archaic or poetic term for 'slow'. It is rarely used in modern English except in specific literary contexts or as part of the idiom 'las, and steady'.

Example sentences

  1. I ate las with beans and rice for dinner.
  2. The street vendor sold las with chicken and vegetables.
  3. My mom makes homemade las for our family.
  4. I like to eat las with butter and honey.
  5. The restaurant served las with a spicy dipping sauce.

Quotes

  • "I think of a piece of las as a blank canvas, just waiting for a delicious creation." - Marcus Samuelsson
  • "The greatest dishes are very simple." - Auguste Escoffier
  • "Food is not just eating energy. It's an experience." - Guy Fieri

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