soft

• Describe algo que no es duro ni rígido; que cede al tacto. También se usa para cualidades suaves, delicadas o de volumen bajo.

Describes something that is not hard or firm; yielding to touch; also used to describe a gentle or quiet quality.

1. Not hard or firmA1formal

   Having a texture that is easy to press or shape; yielding to touch.

   blando

   • The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
   • She prefers a soft mattress for sleeping.
   • The bread is still soft and fresh.

   Sinónimosdownyimpressionablemalleablepliablespongysquishysuppletendervelvetyyielding

   Antónimosfirmhardrigidsolidstiff

2. Gentle or quietA2formal

   Not loud, harsh, or forceful; gentle in sound or manner.

   Suave, apacible

   • He spoke in a soft voice so as not to wake the baby.
   • The music was soft and relaxing.
   • She gave him a soft smile.

   Sinónimosfaintgentlehushedlowmildmuffledquietsmoothsubduedtender

   Antónimosforcefulharshloudroughstern

3. Not strict or lenientB1informal

   Not severe or demanding; easygoing.

   Indulgente, poco estricto

   • The teacher is too soft on the students.
   • He has a soft approach to discipline.
   • Some parents are soft with their children.

   Sinónimoseasygoingforbearinggentleindulgentlaxlenientmercifulpermissive

   Antónimosdemandingfirmharshrigorousseveresternstricttoughunyielding

4. Lacking strength or resilienceB1informal

   Weak or not physically strong.

   Débil, sin fuerza

   • After the illness, he felt soft and tired.
   • The athlete was criticized for being soft during the game.
   • She is soft when it comes to lifting heavy weights.

   Sinónimosdelicatefeeblefrailinfirmpunyweak

   Antónimosfirmhardresilientstrongsturdytough

• Adverbio que significa «suavemente, con poca fuerza, presión o ruido». Se usa para describir acciones realizadas de manera delicada, tranquila o gradual. También puede indicar que algo se hace de forma leve o poco intensa.

An adverb meaning "in a gentle, quiet, or smooth manner." It is used to describe actions performed with little force, pressure, or noise. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. Gently or quietlyB1informal

   In a gentle, quiet, or mild manner.

   Suavemente o en voz baja

   • She spoke soft to the crying child.
   • The music played soft in the background.
   • He tread soft so as not to wake the baby.

   Sinónimosgentlylightlymildlytenderly

   Antónimosharshlyloudlyroughly