Mansamente (en. Gently)

/mansamente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a soft and calm manner.
The sheep moved gently across the meadow.
La oveja se movía mansamente por el prado.
With calmness and unhurriedness.
She approached the topic gently, seeking to avoid conflict.
Ella abordó el tema mansamente, buscando evitar un conflicto.
With a tame and peaceful attitude.
The children played gently in the park.
Los niños jugaron mansamente en el parque.

Etymology

It derives from the adjective 'manso', which means tame or calm, and the suffix -mente.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live gently
To live in a calm and worry-free manner.
vivir mansamente
to speak gently
To speak in a soft and serene way.
hablar mansamente

Related Words

tame
That which is gentle and peaceful.
manso
gentleness
Quality of being tame or calm.
mansedumbre
domesticity
Condition of being domestic or calm in a family environment.
domesticidad

Slang Meanings

To act with passivity in difficult situations.
One should not be gently cowardly; one must face problems.
No hay que ser mansamente cobarde, hay que enfrentar los problemas.
To accept oneself without fighting against circumstances.
He decided to live gently, allowing life to carry him along.
Decidió vivir mansamente, dejando que la vida lo llevase.