tender

Describes something that is soft, gentle, or easily damaged; can also refer to food that is easy to cut or chew.

ruОписывает что-то мягкое, нежное или легко повреждаемое; также может относиться к еде, которую легко резать или жевать.esDescribe algo suave, delicado o fácil de dañar; también puede referirse a la carne que es fácil de cortar o masticar.frDécrit quelque chose de doux, délicat ou facilement endommageable ; peut aussi se référer à une nourriture qui se coupe ou se mâche facilement.deBeschreibt etwas Weiches, Zartes oder leicht Verletzliches; kann auch auf Speisen bezogen werden, die leicht zu schneiden oder zu kauen sind.ptDescreve algo macio, delicado ou facilmente danificável; também pode se referir a comida fácil de cortar ou mastigar, ou a um modo afetuoso de tratar alguém.zh形容事物柔软、温柔或容易被损坏；也可形容食物鲜嫩、容易切开或咀嚼。arيصف شيئًا رقيقًا أو لطيفًا أو سهل التلف، ويُستعمل أيضًا للطعام الذي يسهل قطعه أو مضغه. ومن معانيه أيضًا العطوف الحنون أو الحساس.

1. Soft and easy to cut or chew A2 formal

   Describes food, especially meat, that is soft and easy to cut or chew.

   • The steak was so tender it melted in my mouth.
   • She cooked the chicken until it was tender.
   • The vegetables were tender and perfectly seasoned.

   ruМягкий и легко режущийся или пережёвываемыйestierno (carne)frTendre (viande)deWeich und leicht zu kauen oder zu schneidenptMacio e fácil de cortar ou mastigarzh软嫩易切易嚼arطري وسهل القطع أو المضغ

   Synonyms: chewablesofttenderizedyielding

   Antonyms: hardtough

2. Gentle and caring B1 formal

   Showing kindness, love, or affection in a gentle way.

   • He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead.
   • She spoke to the child in a tender voice.
   • His tender care for his elderly mother was admirable.

   ruНежныйesCariñoso, afectuosofrTendre (attentionné, affectueux)deSanft und fürsorglichptTernozh温柔体贴arحَنون

   Synonyms: affectionatecaringcompassionateconsiderategentlekindlovingsoftsympatheticwarm

   Antonyms: callouscoldcruelhardharshunkind

3. Painful or sore B1 formal

   Feeling pain or discomfort when touched.

   • My shoulder is still tender after the injury.
   • The bruise is tender to the touch.
   • Her muscles were tender after the intense workout.

   ruБолезненныйesSensible/dolorido al tactofrSensible, douloureux au toucherdeschmerzempfindlichptSensível à dorzh疼痛的arمؤلم عند اللمس

   Synonyms: hurtinginflamedpainfulrawsensitivesore

4. Young and vulnerable B2 formal

   Used to describe someone or something that is young, inexperienced, or easily hurt.

   • He left home at the tender age of sixteen.
   • The tender shoots of the plant need protection from frost.
   • She has a tender heart and is easily moved by sad stories.

   ruНежный и уязвимыйesjoven y vulnerablefrjeune et vulnérabledeZart und verletzlichptJovem e vulnerávelzh幼嫩而脆弱arصغير وضعيف

   Synonyms: delicatefrailimmatureinexperiencedvulnerableyoungyouthful

   Antonyms: experiencedhardymaturetough

• tenderer comparative form
• tenderest superlative form

A noun referring to a formal offer or bid, especially in business or legal contexts, or a vehicle used for carrying goods or supplies.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее официальное предложение или заявку, особенно в деловом или юридическом контексте, или транспортное средство, используемое для перевозки товаров или припасов.esSustantivo que denota una oferta o propuesta formal, especialmente en un contexto comercial o legal, o un vehículo utilizado para transportar mercancías o suministros.frNom désignant une offre ou une soumission officielle, notamment dans un contexte commercial ou juridique, ou un véhicule servant au transport de marchandises ou de provisions.deSubstantiv, das ein offizielles Angebot oder eine Bewerbung bezeichnet, besonders im geschäftlichen oder rechtlichen Kontext (Ausschreibung), oder ein Fahrzeug, das zum Transport von Waren oder Vorräten dient.ptSubstantivo que designa uma proposta ou oferta formal, especialmente em contexto comercial ou jurídico, ou um veículo usado para transportar mercadorias ou suprimentos.zh名词，指正式的提议或投标，尤用于商业或法律场合；也指用于运送货物或补给的小船或车辆。arاسم يشير إلى عرض أو طلب رسمي، خاصة في السياق التجاري أو القانوني، أو إلى وسيلة نقل تُستخدم لنقل البضائع أو الإمدادات.

1. Formal offer B2 formal

   A formal offer to do something, especially in business or law.

   • The company submitted a tender for the construction project.
   • Several firms are competing for the government tender.
   • The tender was accepted by the board of directors.

   ruТендерesOferta formalfroffredeAusschreibungptProposta formalzh投标arعرض رسمي

   Synonyms: bidofferproposalquotationsubmission

2. Money or payment B2 formal

   Money that is offered as payment, especially legal tender.

   • The shop only accepts legal tender for purchases.
   • He paid in cash, which is considered legal tender.
   • The banknote is no longer valid tender.

   ruПлатёжное средствоesMoneda de curso legalfrMonnaie ayant cours légaldeZahlungsmittelptMeio de pagamentozh支付手段arعملة قانونية

   Synonyms: cashcurrencylegal tendermoneypayment

3. Railroad vehicle C1 formal british

   A vehicle attached to a steam locomotive that carries fuel and water.

   • The steam locomotive's tender was filled with coal.
   • The tender carried enough water for the long journey.
   • The engineer checked the tender before departure.

   ruТендерesTénder (vagón de carbón y agua)frTender (véhicule ferroviaire)deTenderptTenderzh煤水车arعربة الوقود والماء

• tenders plural form
• tenders' possessive plural form
• tender's possessive singular form

A verb used to formally offer or present something, such as a bid, proposal, payment, or resignation.

ruГлагол, используемый для официального предложения или представления чего-либо, например, заявки, предложения, платежа или заявления об уходе.esVerbo utilizado para ofrecer o presentar formalmente algo, como una solicitud, una propuesta, un pago o una renuncia. También puede referirse a cuidar o atender a alguien o algo.frVerbe utilisé pour offrir ou présenter officiellement quelque chose, comme une soumission, une proposition, un paiement ou une démission.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das formelle Anbieten, Einreichen oder Vorlegen von etwas auszudrücken, z. B. einer Bewerbung, eines Angebots, einer Zahlung oder einer Kündigung; auch im Sinne von anbieten oder offerieren.ptVerbo usado para oferecer ou apresentar algo formalmente, como uma proposta, oferta, pagamento, licitação ou pedido de demissão.zh正式提出或提交某物的动词，如投标、报价、付款或辞呈。arفعل يُستخدم لتقديم شيء ما أو عرضه رسميًا، مثل تقديم عرض أو عطاء أو دفعة مالية أو استقالة أو اعتذار.

1. Offer formally B2 formal

   To formally offer something, such as a resignation, bid, or payment.

   • She tendered her resignation to the board of directors.
   • The company tendered a bid for the construction project.
   • He tendered his apologies for the delay.

   ruПредлагать официальноespresentar formalmentefrOffrir formellementdeOffiziell anbietenptOferecer formalmentezh正式提出arتقديم رسمي

   Synonyms: extendofferpresentprofferput forwardsubmit

   Antonyms: rescindretractrevokewithdraw

2. Present for acceptance B2 formal

   To present something for acceptance or consideration.

   • The contractor tendered the proposal to the committee.
   • They tendered the payment in cash.
   • He tendered his services to the charity organization.

   ruПредставитьespresentar para aceptaciónfrprésenter pour acceptationdeVorlegenptApresentarzh提交arتقديم للقبول

   Synonyms: extendgiveofferpresentprofferproposesubmitvolunteer

   Antonyms: rescindretractwithdraw

• tendered past participle
• tendered past simple
• tendering present participle
• tenders third person singular