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    Blando (en. Soft)

    /ˈblando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That which is soft and not hard.
    The bread is soft and freshly baked.
    El pan está blando y recién horneado.
    That which is weak or not firm in character or decision.
    He is a soft leader who does not make strong decisions.
    Es un líder blando que no toma decisiones contundentes.
    It refers to a soft texture in food.
    I prefer soft fruit for making puree.
    Prefiero la fruta blanda para hacer puré.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'blandus', which means 'gentle' or 'affable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Soft-hearted
    A person who is very sensitive or compassionate.
    blando de corazón
    To be soft
    To be indecisive or lacking firmness on a matter.
    estar blando

    Related Words

    Softness
    The quality of being soft.
    blandura
    To soften
    To make something soft.
    ablandar

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is not demanding or is permissive.
    Don’t be soft, set limits.
    No seas blando, pon límites.
    Someone who is easy to manipulate.
    I consider him soft; he always does what he is told.
    Lo considero blando, siempre hace lo que le dicen.