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    Mansedumbre (en. Gentleness)

    /man.seˈdum.bɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of a person or animal that is gentle and peaceful.
    The gentleness of this dog makes it ideal for being around children.
    La mansedumbre de este perro lo hace ideal para estar con niños.
    Temperance and tranquility in character.
    His gentleness allows him to handle conflicts without getting angry.
    Su mansedumbre le permite manejar conflictos sin enojarse.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'man sedum', which means 'softness' or 'gentle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to convey with gentleness
    To make someone understand something softly and without confrontation.
    dar a entender con mansedumbre
    to act with gentleness
    To behave calmly and serenely in difficult situations.
    actuar con mansedumbre

    Related Words

    gentle
    One who is gentle and not violent.
    manso
    docility
    Quality of a person or animal that easily goes along with others.
    docilidad
    tranquility
    State of calm and serenity.
    tranquilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To be a 'gentle' person in social life.
    Don't be so 'gentle', stand up for your opinions.
    No seas tan 'manso', defiende tus opiniones.
    To interpret gentleness as weakness.
    They believe that because of his gentleness, he won't be able to do anything about it.
    Creen que por su mansedumbre, no podrá hacer nada al respecto.