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    Suave (en. Gentle)

    /swa.βe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That feels soft or smooth to the touch.
    Velvet is a soft material.
    El terciopelo es un material suave.
    That has a sweet or gentle character.
    Her voice is soft and calm.
    Su voz es suave y calmada.
    That provokes pleasant sensations.
    The massage left my skin soft.
    El masaje dejó mi piel suave.
    Without jolts, developing in a calm manner.
    The transition was smooth and trouble-free.
    La transición fue suave y sin problemas.
    In the context of behavior or attitude, it is considered pleasant or gentle.
    Her way of speaking is soft and friendly.
    Su manera de hablar es suave y amigable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'suavis', meaning pleasant or sweet.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    soft as velvet
    That which is very soft to the touch and pleasant.
    suave como un terciopelo
    gentle way
    A way of doing something with delicacy or affection.
    manera suave
    to have a gentle approach
    Referring to someone who is kind and gentle in their interactions.
    tener un trato suave

    Related Words

    soften
    To make something softer, to reduce roughness or hardness.
    suavizar
    softness
    Quality of being soft.
    suavidad
    gently
    In a gentle manner, without abruptness.
    suavemente

    Slang Meanings

    Relaxed, without problems.
    The party was smooth; everyone had fun without stress.
    La fiesta fue suave, todos se divirtieron sin estrés.
    A person who is charming or has a good attitude.
    He is very gentle; he always helps others.
    Él es muy suave, siempre ayuda a los demás.
    It means that there is no pressure or tension in a situation.
    Everything was smooth during the meeting.
    Todo estuvo suave durante la reunión.