Ternezas (en. Sweet nothings)

/teɾˈneθas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The quality of being tender or delicate.
The ternezas of a child can move anyone.
Las ternezas de un niño pueden conmover a cualquiera.
A moment of sweetness or affection in a relationship.
Memories of shared ternezas during childhood.
Recuerdos de ternezas compartidas durante la infancia.
Feelings of affection or intense love.
The ternezas between them were visible to everyone.
Las ternezas entre ellos eran visibles para todos.

Etymology

From Latin 'ternus', which indicates tenderness or softness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

among ternezas
In an environment full of affection and sweetness.
entre ternezas
to ternezar
Act of showing tenderness or affection.
ternezar
with a lot of tenderness
In a very affectionate or loving manner.
con mucha ternura

Related Words

tenderness
Quality of being tender or delicate.
ternura
affection
Feeling of affection towards someone.
afecto
sweetness
Quality of being sweet in demeanor.
dulzura

Slang Meanings

To show affection in an exaggerated way.
He's always ternezando with his girlfriend.
Siempre está ternezando con su novia.
Substitute for tenderness in colloquial speech.
I love how you ternezas all the time.
Me encanta como ternezas todo el tiempo.