gentle in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for gentle in the English»Spanish Dictionary

gentle <gentler [ˈdʒentlər, ˈdʒentlə(r)], gentlest [ˈdʒentləst, ˈdʒentlɪst]> [Am ˈdʒɛn(t)l, Brit ˈdʒɛnt(ə)l] ADJ

1. gentle (moderate, not violent or harsh):

gentle murmur

suave

gentle slope

poco empinado

gentle exercise

moderado

gentle heat/breeze

suave

gentle heat/breeze

ligero

gentle shampoo

suave

gentle push/prod

ligero

gentle reminder/hint

discreto

gentle reminder/hint

diplomático

he's a very gentle dog

es un perro muy manso

be gentle with that vase

ten cuidado con ese jarrón

a gentle tap

un golpecito suave

the detergent that's gentle on your hands

el detergente que cuida de sus manos

it is gentle on your stomach

no hace daño al estómago

2. gentle (kindly, tender):

gentle manner/face/person

dulce

gentle manner/face/person

delicado

gentle caress/kiss/smile/voice

dulce

gentle caress/kiss/smile/voice

tierno

the gentle(r) sex dated

el bello sexo dated

3. gentle (noble) arch:

gentle family

hidalgo

gentle family

de alcurnia

of gentle birth

bien nacido

gentle reader

estimado lector

Translations for gentle in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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paseíto

gentle stroll

una brisa suave

a gentle breeze

suave tono/acento

gentle

suave

gentle

la suave caricia del viento liter

the gentle o sweet caress of the wind liter

suave brisa

gentle

suave

gentle

suave

gentle

suave

gentle

hálito

gentle breeze

apacible viento

gentle

una voz dulce y cálida

a warm, gentle voice

aura

gentle breeze

el suave balanceo del barco sobre las olas

the gentle rocking of the boat on the waves

me trata con mucha ternura

he's very kind to o gentle with me

gentle in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for gentle in the English»Spanish Dictionary

gentle [ˈdʒentl] ADJ

1. gentle:

gentle (kind)

amable

gentle (calm)

suave

to be as gentle as a lamb

ser manso como un cordero

2. gentle (moderate):

gentle

moderado, -a

3. gentle (high-born):

to be of gentle birth

ser de alcurnia

gentle reader

apreciado lector

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to give sb a gentle reminder

dar a alguien una advertencia amistosa

gentle/steep grade

pendiente suave/pronunciada

Translations for gentle in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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un roce suave [o un suave roce]

a gentle/smooth rubbing

apacible

gentle

pacato (-a)

gentle

suave (viento, noche)

gentle

suave (curva, subida)

gentle

ser una paloma sin hiel fig

to be as gentle as a lamb

blando (-a)

gentle

un pequeño soplo de viento

a gentle breeze

gentle Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

gentle/steep grade

pendiente suave/pronunciada

to be as gentle as a lamb

ser manso como un cordero

to be of gentle birth

ser de alcurnia

gentle reader

apreciado lector

to give sb a gentle reminder

dar a alguien una advertencia amistosa

to be as gentle as a lamb

ser una paloma sin hiel fig

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Additional manual pressure is applied to sustain gentle, prolonged stretches, for example attaining trunk rotation by pressing the opposite shoulder while pulling the knees.

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Hi softly-spoken and gentle nature was revered by those that knew him.

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It's gentle, unforced and, despite its flaws, likeable.

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These people see negotiation as too close to competition, so they choose a gentle style of bargaining.

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He is sophisticated, gentle, a liberal and a libertine.

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The villagers are gentle and respect one another.

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The snow melt swells the river to grade 4 in spring; in the summer it is a gentle grade 2.

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She is very gentle and quiet, liking to do things at her own pace.

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Even in the heat of summer this is a cool and relaxing park due to gentle breezes and shady trees.

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Billy will be remembered as a gentle giant and a kindhearted individual.

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