Tierno in english
Tender
pronunciation: tendɜr part of speech: noun, adjective
pronunciation: tendɜr part of speech: noun, adjective
In gestures
tierno = gentle ; tender ; kind ; chewy ; soft ; mellow ; soft-hearted.
Example: Melanie Stanton broke into a gentle laugh as she recalled him executing a shuffling fandango and announcing mischievously, 'Women in the SLA, get ready, here I come!'.Example: A single drawing can have a highly emotional impact and can be effective as either a heavy, bold statement or a tender reminder.Example: I would like to extend my thanks to our host who was kind enough to invite me.Example: Both batches of cookies turned out great and had a super nice texture -- crispy around the edge, but still soft and chewy in the middle.Example: The amount of stuffing in the balls was varied to suit the nature of the work; large, soft balls with weak ink were used for low-grade work; small, hard balls and strong ink for work of better quality.Example: This yummy and mellow fruit is full of phytonutrients, helps fight chronic disease and improves memory and learning.Example: She's turned me into such a gooey soft-hearted person.more:
» con los ojos tiernos = gooey-eyed .
Example: They became close over the next several months but never quite fell in love -- at least not the head-over-heels, gooey-eyed kind that makes you ache inside.» poner ojos tiernos = go + (all) gooey-eyed ; get + (all) gooey-eyed .
Example: When thirty something women go gooey-eyed over someone else's baby, their male partners often accuse them of getting broody. Example: Before she turned thirty years old, her idea of love was to sing romantic songs, get gooey-eyed, and snuggle with someone on the sofa.» ponerse tierno = go + soft .
Example: As he approached a line of vehicles stopped at a light, he attempted to apply the brake, but it went soft and to the floor.» queso tierno = soft cheese .
Example: Most soft cheeses should be used within a few days of purchase -- they spoil faster than firmer cheeses.» tierna edad = tender age .
Example: Since the tender age of four, musician Sylvia Treble, has been tinkling the ivories.