Blanda (en. Soft)
/ˈblanda/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
It refers to something that has a soft or tender texture.
The pizza dough should be soft before baking it.
La masa de la pizza debe quedar blanda antes de hornearla.
It can describe a person who is not firm in their character.
Her soft attitude did not help her in the negotiation.
Su actitud blanda no le ayudó en la negociación.
It is used to qualify something that is not forceful or strong.
The response was soft and did not convince anyone.
La respuesta fue blanda y no convenció a nadie.
Etymology
From Latin 'blandus', which means gentle or complacent.
Common Phrases and Expressions
soft woman
It refers to a woman who is sweet and considerate.
mujer blanda
soft hand
It is used to describe someone who is soft in discipline.
mano blanda
Related Words
softness
Quality of being soft.
blandura
little soft
Diminutive of soft, something that is a little soft.
blandito
softie
A person who is very soft or weak.
blandengue
Slang Meanings
Someone who is easy to manipulate.
He is a softie; he always does what he's told.
Es un blanda, siempre hace lo que le dicen.
A person with little initiative or character.
Don't be soft, defend your opinion.
No seas blanda, defiende tu opinión.