mild

S2 W1

BrE /maɪld/ AmE /maɪld/

adjective en → es

1 TEMPERATURE [predicative] A2

not hot or cold; pleasant and comfortable

suave, templado, agradable

  • a mild day/night

Collocations mild weather · mild climate

  • The winter was very mild this year.

    El invierno fue muy suave este año.

2 STRENGTH [predicative] B1

not strong or powerful; weak

suave, débil, ligero

  • a mild pain/illness

Collocations mild headache · mild fever

  • She had a mild case of flu.

    Ella tuvo un caso leve de gripe.

3 DRINK [predicative] B1

not strong or bitter; weak in taste

suave, ligero, tibio

  • a mild beer/wine

Collocations mild ale · mild coffee

  • He prefers a mild beer.

    Preferiría una cerveza suave.

1 PERSON [predicative] B2

not angry or violent; calm and peaceful

mild, tranquilo, pacífico

  • a mild manner

Collocations mild temper · mild personality

  • She has a very mild and gentle nature.

    Ella tiene una naturaleza muy suave y gentil.

2 CRITICISM [predicative] B1

not severe or strong; not too harsh

suave, moderado, leve

  • a mild criticism/reprimand

Collocations mild rebuke · mild complaint

  • The teacher gave him a mild reprimand.

    El profesor le dio una leve reprimenda.

3 LEGAL [predicative] C1

not serious or severe; not punishable by law

mínimo, leve, no grave

  • a mild sentence

Collocations mild punishment · mild penalty

  • The judge gave him a very mild sentence.

    El juez le dio una sentencia muy leve.

4 DRUG [predicative] C1

not strong or powerful; having little effect

suave, débil, ligero

  • a mild drug

Collocations mild sedative · mild painkiller

  • She took a mild sleeping pill.

    Tomó un somnífero suave.

5 FOOD [predicative] B2

not spicy or hot; not having strong flavors

suave, ligero, sin sabor fuerte

  • a mild curry

Collocations mild sauce · mild spice

  • The restaurant serves a mild curry.

    El restaurante sirve un curry suave.