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"Moderate" is an adjective which is often translated as "moderado", and "mild" is an adjective which is often translated as "suave". Learn more about the difference between "moderate" and "mild" below.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. moderado (heat, speed)
Mediterranean countries are known for their moderate climate.Los países mediterráneos se conocen por su clima moderado.
b. módico (price, expense)
The restaurant on the corner has fresh food for moderate prices.El restaurante de la esquina tiene comida fresca a precios módicos.
c. regular (ability, achievement)
The film was a moderate success but didn't break any records.La película fue un éxito regular pero no rompió ningún récord.
a. moderado
I'm going to vote for him because I don't like extremes, and he appears to be a very moderate politician.Le voy a votar porque no me gustan los extremos, y él parece un político muy moderado.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
3. (politics)
a. el moderado (M), la moderada (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My political leanings aren't really right or left. I'm a moderate.Mis inclinaciones políticas no son ni a la derecha ni a la izquierda. Soy moderado.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. moderar
The people who moderated the debate asked us unfair questions.Las personas que moderaban el debate nos hicieron preguntas injustas.
a. moderar
The commentator moderated his previously harsh criticism.El comentarista moderó su crítica anterior, que había sido dura.
6. (to reduce)
a. moderar
After three days of negotiations, we chose to moderate our demands.Después de tres días de negociaciones, decidimos moderar nuestra exigencias.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. hacer de moderador
I've been asked to moderate as a neutral party at the meeting.Me han pedido que haga de moderador como parte neutra en la reunión.
b. moderar
My job is not to participate in the debate but to moderate.Mi trabajo no es participar en el debate sino moderar.
a. calmarse
The wind began to moderate, and the snow abated.El viento empezó a calmarse, y la nieve amainó.
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)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.
