gentle

S2 W2

BrE /ˈdʒentl/ AmE /ˈdʒentl/

adjective en → es

1 KIND/GOOD-NATURED [attributive, predicative] A2

having a kind and friendly nature; not violent or aggressive

amable, bondadoso, suave

  • be gentle with somebody/something

Collocations gentle smile · gentle touch

  • She has a very gentle nature.

    Ella tiene una naturaleza muy amable.

2 CALM/QUIET [attributive, predicative] B1

calm and peaceful; not noisy or violent

tranquilo, suave, sereno

  • be gentle with somebody/something

Collocations gentle breeze · gentle rain

  • The sea was very gentle today.

    El mar estaba muy tranquilo hoy.

3 LIGHT/NOT STRONG [attributive, predicative] B1

not strong or severe; done carefully and slowly

suave, ligero, delicado

  • be gentle with somebody/something

Collocations gentle pressure · gentle approach

  • He gave the patient a gentle injection.

    Él le dio una inyección suave al paciente.