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tender in Spanish

tender in Spanish is tierno, dolorido, suave — tender means gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.

tender in Spanish

tierno
adj
Sensitive or painful to the touch.
dolorido
adj
Sensitive or painful to the touch.
tierno
adj
(of food) Soft and easily chewed.
suave
adj
(of food) Soft and easily chewed.
tierno
adj
Fond, loving, gentle, or sweet.
cariñoso
adj
Fond, loving, gentle, or sweet.
ténder
noun
(rail transport) A railroad car towed behind a steam engine to carry fuel and water.
vagón nodriza
noun
(rail transport) A railroad car towed behind a steam engine to carry fuel and water.
medio de pago
noun
A means of payment such as a check or cheque, cash or credit card.
oferta
noun
(legal) A formal offer to buy or sell something.
licitación
noun
(legal) A formal offer to buy or sell something.
propuesta
noun
(legal) A formal offer to buy or sell something.
esquife
noun
(nautical) A smaller boat used for transportation between a large ship and the shore.
ofrecer
verb
(formal) To offer, to give.

What does "tender" mean?

  1. adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
    "He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead."
  2. adjective Sore or sensitive when touched.
    "The bruise on her arm was still tender a week later."
  3. adjective Soft and easy to cut or chew, especially of meat.
    "The steak was slow-cooked until perfectly tender."
  4. noun A formal offer or bid to supply goods or carry out work, especially for a contract.
    "The construction firm submitted a tender for the new hospital wing."

tender in a sentence

  • He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead.
  • She spoke to the frightened child in a tender voice.
  • The bruise on her arm was still tender a week later.
  • The steak was slow-cooked until perfectly tender.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tender" in Spanish?

"tender" in Spanish is tierno, dolorido, suave. tender means: Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.

How do you use "tender" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead." In Spanish, "tender" is tierno, dolorido, suave.

Are there other ways to say "tender" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 12 translations listed for "tender": tierno, dolorido, suave, cariñoso, ténder, vagón nodriza.

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