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Italian word
gentile
kind, polite, nice, courteous
Looks like
gentle
having a mild, kind, or tender temperament
⚠️ The trap
Gentile means polite and kind in a social sense. English 'gentle' focuses more on softness and tenderness. 'A gentle touch' = 'un tocco delicato' — not 'un tocco gentile'.
To say "having a mild, kind, or tender temperament" in Italian:
gentile is close to gentle but emphasises courtesy
"gentile" in English means:
kind, polite, nice, courteous
Example
"Sei molto gentile ad aiutarmi."
"You are very kind to help me."
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