gently

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BrE /ˈdʒɛntli/ AmE /ˈdʒɛntli/

adverb en → es

1 SOFTLY [adverb] A2

in a soft or quiet way; without being rough or violent

suavemente, con suavidad

Collocations gently touch · gently kiss

  • He stroked her hair gently.

    Acarició suavemente su cabello.

2 SLOWLY [adverb] A2

in a slow and careful way; not quickly or suddenly

lentamente, con calma

Collocations gently lower · gently move

  • She lowered the baby gently into the bath.

    Ella bajó lentamente al bebé en la bañera.

3 GENTLE [adverb] B1

in a way that is gentle or kind; not rough or violent

con dulzura, con amabilidad

Collocations gently persuade · gently encourage

  • He persuaded her gently to change her mind.

    Lo convenció suavemente de cambiar de opinión.

4 EASY [adverb] B1

in a way that is easy or not difficult; without much effort

fácilmente, sin esfuerzo

Collocations gently persuade · gently convince

  • She convinced him gently that he was wrong.

    Lo convenció fácilmente de que estaba equivocado.

5 CALM [adverb] B2

in a calm and peaceful way; not angry or upset

con calma, pacíficamente

Collocations gently remind · gently warn

  • He reminded her gently of the time.

    Le recordó con calma la hora.

6 EASY [adverb] B2

in a way that is easy or not difficult; without much effort (used in comparisons)

más fácilmente, con menos esfuerzo

Collocations gently persuade · gently convince

  • It was easier to persuade him gently.

    Fue más fácil convencerlo suavemente.

7 GENTLE [adverb] B2

in a way that is gentle or kind; not rough or violent (used in comparisons)

más dulcemente, con más amabilidad

Collocations gently persuade · gently encourage

  • She persuaded him gently more than once.

    Lo convenció suavemente más de una vez.

8 CALM [adverb] C1

in a calm and peaceful way; not angry or upset (used in comparisons)

más pacíficamente, con mayor calma

Collocations gently remind · gently warn

  • He reminded her gently more calmly.

    La recordó más pacíficamente.