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"Mimoso" is an adjective which is often translated as "affectionate", and "tierno" is an adjective which is often translated as "tender". Learn more about the difference between "mimoso" and "tierno" below.
mimoso(
mee
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moh
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soh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. affectionate
Mi novio es muy mimoso y siempre me abraza y me da besos.My boyfriend is very affectionate and is always hugging and kissing me.
a. affectionate
Este gatito es muy mimoso: en cuanto me acerco ronronea.This little kitty is so affectionate: as soon as he gets close to me, he starts purring.
b. snuggly
Mi gatito es una mascota mimosa que le gusta estar en la falda.My kitten is a snuggly lap pet.
tierno(
tyehr
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noh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (soft)
a. tender
Este pollo es muy tierno; iría muy bien con mole.This chicken is very tender; it'd go great with mole sauce.
Esta carne de cerdo está muy tierna.This pork is very tender.
2. (not mature) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
3. (person)
a. loving
Mi novio es muy tierno; me trae rosas todos los días.My boyfriend is very loving. He brings me roses every day.
b. affectionate
Los besos tiernos de un niño son los mejores.Affectionate kisses from a child are the best ones.
4. (age)
a. tender (literary)
Es increíble que pueda caminar a su tierna edad.It's incredible that he can already walk at his tender age.
