tierno — meaning in English

English meaning

• dear adj Regarded with deep affection or love.
• gentle adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
• sweet adj Having the taste of sugar; not sour, salty, or bitter.
• tender adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
• unripe adj Developing too early; premature.
• wholesome adj Good for a person's physical health, especially in relation to food.

Senses

tierno is used for these senses in English:

• dear Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
• gentle Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
• sweet Of a helpful disposition.
• tender Sensitive or painful to the touch.
• tender (of food) Soft and easily chewed.
• tender Fond, loving, gentle, or sweet.
• unripe Not ripe.

dear — full definition

1. adj Regarded with deep affection or love.
2. adj Costly; expensive.
3. adj Used as a polite way to open a letter or address someone.
4. intj Used to express surprise, pity, or mild disapproval, often as "oh dear".

gentle — full definition

1. adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
2. adj Not harsh, forceful, or severe; mild.
3. adj Rising or falling gradually rather than steeply.
4. verb To calm, soothe, or tame.

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