Suavemente (en. Gently)

/swa.βe.ˈmen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a soft manner, without harshness.
She gently petted the cat.
Ella acarició al gato suavemente.
With a tone or way that does not cause discomfort.
The music played softly in the background.
La música sonaba suavemente en el fondo.
In a way that reduces the impact of something strong.
They spoke softly so as not to frighten the child.
Hablaron suavemente para no asustar al niño.

Etymology

From the adjective 'soft' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

softly, please
A request to do something gently.
suavemente, por favor
softly in bed
It refers to having intimate relations with care.
suavemente en la cama
speak softly
To communicate in a low and calm manner.
hablar suavemente

Related Words

soft
Having a soft texture or a pleasant touch.
suave
softness
The quality of being soft.
suavidad
to soften
To make something softer or less intense.
suavizar

Slang Meanings

To do something in a calm and stress-free manner.
At this party, everything flowed smoothly.
En esta fiesta, todo fluyó suavemente.
To caress in a special way in a relationship.
We gave each other a soft kiss before leaving.
Nos dimos un beso suavemente antes de irnos.