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"Mild" is an adjective which is often translated as "suave", and "warm" is an adjective which is often translated as "cálido". Learn more about the difference between "mild" and "warm" below.
mild(
mayld
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (subtle)
2. (affable)
a. afable
My father has quite a mild manner but holds very strong opinions.Mi padre es una persona bastante afable pero tiene opiniones muy firmes.
3. (culinary)
a. suave (cheese, flavor or detergent)
I have a mild cheddar or a stronger one. Which do you prefer?Tengo un queso Cheddar suave u otro más fuerte. ¿Cuál prefieres?
b. no muy picante (spices or seasoning)
I always order a mild curry when I eat at an Indian restaurant.Siempre pido un curry no muy picante cuando voy a comer al restaurante indio.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
6. (beer)
a. tipo de cerveza tostada elaborada con poco lúpulo (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
I prefer mild to lager.Prefiero la cerveza tostada a la rubia.
warm(
worm
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
b. caliente
How are your hands warm? Mine are freezing.¿Cómo es posible que tengas las manos calientes? Las mías están congeladas.
d. templado (moderate)
My grandfather prefers to drink warm tea.Mi abuelo prefiere beber té templado.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
If it's warm tomorrow, we could go rowing.Si mañana hace calor, podemos ir a remar.
It's warm in here. I think I'll open the window.Hace calor aquí adentro. Me parece que voy a abrir la ventana.
f. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Could we turn off the heating? I'm warm!¿Podemos apagar la calefacción? ¡Tengo calor!
The girls felt warm after playing under the sun.Las niñas tenían calor después de jugar bajo el sol.
a. caliente
The bed is nice and warm with that quilt on it.La cama está rica y caliente con esa colcha.
d. calientito (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Mexico
She put on a warm scarf.Su puso una bufanda calientita.
3. (kind)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
6. (to heat)
a. calentarse
We warmed our feet by standing over the metro grate.Nos calentamos los pies parándonos sobre la rejilla del metro.
