A2 — Elementaryadjective
tenero
tender, soft, gentle, sweet
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
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Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
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Usage note
'Tenero' can describe soft food (tender meat), a loving gesture, or a gentle person. 'Morbido' is mainly tactile (soft to the touch).
Example
"È un gesto molto tenero portarle i fiori ogni settimana."
"It's a very sweet gesture to bring her flowers every week."
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