soft

• Descreve algo que não é duro ou rígido; que cede facilmente à pressão ao toque. Também é usado para qualificar algo suave, delicado ou de baixa intensidade, como um som, uma luz ou um tom.

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.

   Macio

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

   Sinônimosdownyimpressionablemalleablepliablespongysquishysuppletendervelvetyyielding

   Antônimosfirmhardrigidsolidstiff

2. Gentle or quietA2formal

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

   Suave ou baixo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfaintgentlehushedlowmildmuffledquietsmoothsubduedtender

   Antônimosforcefulharshloudroughstern

3. Not strict or lenientB1informal

   Not severe or demanding; easygoing.

   Brando

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

   Sinônimoseasygoingforbearinggentleindulgentlaxlenientmercifulpermissive

   Antônimosdemandingfirmharshrigorousseveresternstricttoughunyielding

4. Lacking strength or resilienceB1informal

   Weak or not physically strong.

   Fraco

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdelicatefeeblefrailinfirmpunyweak

   Antônimosfirmhardresilientstrongsturdytough

• Advérbio que significa "suavemente, de forma delicada ou sem força"; descreve ações feitas com pouca força, pressão ou ruído. Em inglês, a forma é igual à do adjetivo e não tem o sufixo -ly.

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 ou baixinho

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

   Sinônimosgentlylightlymildlytenderly

   Antônimosharshlyloudlyroughly