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    Tierno (en. Tender)

    /ˈtjɛrno/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Said of food: that is soft and can be eaten easily.
    The cake is tender and delicious.
    El pastel es tierno y delicioso.
    That shows affection, love, or tenderness.
    The child has a tender behavior with his dog.
    El niño tiene un comportamiento tierno con su perro.
    That is young or recent.
    I prefer this meat because it is tender and fresh.
    Prefiero esta carne porque es tierno y fresco.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tener', which means soft.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tender as a lamb
    extremely innocent or docile.
    tierno como un cordero
    tender heart
    a person who shows a lot of sensitivity and affection.
    corazón tierno

    Related Words

    tenderness
    Feeling of affection and love.
    ternura
    tender
    Feminine form of tender.
    tierna
    tenderness
    Quality of what is tender.
    tiernidad

    Slang Meanings

    Said of someone: that is very affectionate or sentimental.
    He is a tender guy, he is always hugging his friends.
    Él es un tierno, siempre está abrazando a sus amigos.
    Refers to someone who acts sweetly or innocently.
    Don't be so tender, you are already an adult.
    No seas tan tierno, ya eres adulto.