tierno
tierno(
tyehr
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noh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (soft)
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.
5. (look)
tiernoadjectiveNoun
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (blando, cariñoso)
a. tender
2. (del día)
a. fresh
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
3. (general)
a. baby (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
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Collins Complete Spanish Electronic Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
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