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tener — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • delicate adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
  • tender adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.

Senses

tener is used for these senses in English:

  • delicate Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.

delicate — full definition

  1. adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
  2. adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
  3. adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.

tender — full definition

  1. adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
  2. adjective Sore or sensitive when touched.
  3. adjective Soft and easy to cut or chew, especially of meat.
  4. noun A formal offer or bid to supply goods or carry out work, especially for a contract.
  5. verb To formally offer or submit something, such as a resignation or a bid.

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