mansedumbre

tameness

meekness

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mansedumbre(

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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g. la mujer bonita, la luna llena).

feminine noun

1. (docile nature)

a. tameness

Elegí cabalgar en la yegua negra por su mansedumbre.I chose to ride the black mare for its tameness.

b. docility

A diferencia de los otros bueyes, ese destaca tanto por su fuerza como por su mansedumbre.Unlike the other oxen, that one stands out for both its strength and its docility.

2. (calmness)

a. meekness

Sólo querían trabajar con Diego para poder aprovecharse de su mansedumbre.They only wanted to work with Diego, because they could take advantage of his meekness.

b. gentleness

La moderación y la mansedumbre del monje son admirables.The monk's moderation and gentleness are admirable.

3. (placidity)

a. calm

El silencio y la mansedumbre del arroyo le ayudaron a relajarse.The silence and calm of the stream helped her relax.

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