tender in Portuguese
tender in Portuguese is terno, tenro, macio — tender means gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
tender in Portuguese
terno
tenro
tenro
(of food) Soft and easily chewed.
macio
(of food) Soft and easily chewed.
tênder
(rail transport) A railroad car towed behind a steam engine to carry fuel and water.
licitação
(legal) A formal offer to buy or sell something.
edital
(legal) A formal offer to buy or sell something.
lance
(legal) A formal offer to buy or sell something.
What does "tender" mean?
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adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
"Her grandfather's tender smile made the whole family feel safe and loved."
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adjective Sore or sensitive when touched.
"My ankle is still tender, so I can't put much weight on it."
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adjective Soft and easy to cut or chew, especially of meat.
"Cook the lamb gently for hours until it is tender enough to fall apart."
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noun A formal offer or bid to supply goods or carry out work, especially for a contract.
"Several companies put in a tender to build the new school."
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tender in a sentence
- Her grandfather's tender smile made the whole family feel safe and loved.
- He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead.
- My ankle is still tender, so I can't put much weight on it.
- The skin around the cut felt tender and a bit swollen.
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What is "tender" in Portuguese?
"tender" in Portuguese is terno, tenro, macio. tender means: Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
How do you use "tender" in a sentence?
Example: "Her grandfather's tender smile made the whole family feel safe and loved." In Portuguese, "tender" is terno, tenro, macio.
Are there other ways to say "tender" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "tender": terno, tenro, macio, tênder, licitação, edital.
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