Ternuras (en. Tenderness)
/teɾˈnuɾas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of affection and fondness.
The tenderness they shared that day was memorable.
Las ternuras que compartieron ese día fueron memorables.
Quality of being tender or delicate.
The child showed tenderness towards his pet.
El niño mostró ternuras hacia su mascota.
Demonstration of love in the form of gentle gestures.
The tenderness in his gaze said more than a thousand words.
Las ternuras en su mirada decían más que mil palabras.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'ternura', which means softness, gentleness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have tenderness
To show affection or fondness.
tener ternuras
to give tenderness
To offer signs of affection or love.
dar ternuras
to feel tenderness
To experience feelings of love and delicacy.
sentir ternuras
Related Words
tender
Showing tenderness.
tierno
affectionate
Expressing love and tenderness.
cariñoso
loving
Showing or feeling love.
amoroso
Slang Meanings
Signs of affection in a romantic context.
That pair of lovebirds can't stop giving tenderness to each other.
Ese par de tortolitos no deja de darse ternuras.
Emotional effect that something provokes.
That movie pulled at my heartstrings a lot.
Esa película me sacó muchas ternuras.