soften in Italian
soften in Italian is ammorbidire, addolcire, rendere arrendevole — soften means to make something soft or softer, or to become soft.
soften in Italian
ammorbidire
(transitive) To make something soft or softer.
addolcire
(transitive) To make something soft or softer.
rendere arrendevole
(transitive) To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).
addolcire
(transitive) To make less harsh
ammorbidire
(transitive) To make less harsh
rendere malleabile
(transitive) To make less harsh
ammorbidirsi
(intransitive) To become soft or softer
What does "soften" mean?
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verb To make something soft or softer, or to become soft.
"Let the butter soften at room temperature before mixing."
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verb To make something less harsh, severe, or intense.
"He tried to soften the blow by explaining his reasons first."
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soften in a sentence
- Let the butter soften at room temperature before mixing.
- Her expression softened when she saw the puppy.
- He tried to soften the blow by explaining his reasons first.
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What is "soften" in Italian?
"soften" in Italian is ammorbidire, addolcire, rendere arrendevole. soften means: To make something soft or softer, or to become soft.
How do you use "soften" in a sentence?
Example: "Let the butter soften at room temperature before mixing." In Italian, "soften" is ammorbidire, addolcire, rendere arrendevole.
Are there other ways to say "soften" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "soften": ammorbidire, addolcire, rendere arrendevole, rendere malleabile, ammorbidirsi.
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