soft

S1 W1

BrE /sɒft/ AmE /sɔːft/

adjective en → es

1 TEXTURE A1

having a smooth, delicate texture that is easily pressed or bent

suave, blando

Collocations soft fabric · soft pillow

  • The bed has very soft sheets.

    La cama tiene sábanas muy suaves.

2 SOUND A1

having a low volume or quiet quality

suave, bajo (de volumen)

Collocations soft voice · soft music

  • She spoke in a soft voice.

    Ella habló con voz suave.

3 TEMPERATURE A2

having a pleasant, comfortable temperature that is not too hot or cold

suave (de temperatura), templado

Collocations soft breeze · soft climate

  • The weather was soft and sunny.

    El clima era suave y soleado.

10 PERSON B1

showing kindness, understanding, or sympathy; not strict or severe

amable, comprensivo

Collocations soft attitude · soft approach

  • She has a soft heart.

    Ella tiene un corazón amable.

12 COLOUR B1

light in colour; pale or pastel

suave (de color), pálido, pastel

Collocations soft colours · soft tones

  • The walls were painted in soft shades of blue.

    Las paredes estaban pintadas en tonos suaves de azul.

13 MUSIC B2

having a gentle, soothing quality; not loud or harsh

suave (de música), serena

Collocations soft music · soft sounds

  • The soft strains of a guitar floated through the air.

    Las suaves notas de una guitarra flotaban en el aire.

14 FOOD B2

having a smooth, creamy texture; not hard or tough

suave (de textura), cremoso

Collocations soft cheese · soft butter

  • The cake was soft and moist.

    El pastel estaba suave y húmedo.

15 LIGHT B2

having a gentle, diffused quality; not harsh or bright

suave (de luz), tenue

Collocations soft light · soft shadows

  • The room was bathed in soft, golden light.

    La habitación estaba bañada en una luz suave y dorada.