softly

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsɒftli/ AmE /ˈsɑːftli/

adverb en → es

1 GENTLY [adverb] A2

in a gentle or quiet way; without making much noise or force

suavemente, con suavidad

Collocations softly spoken · softly closed

  • She spoke softly to the baby.

    Ella habló suavemente al bebé.

2 MUSIC [adverb] B1

used when talking about music that is quiet and gentle in tone or sound

suave, en un tono suave

Collocations softly played · softly sung

  • The music was softly playing in the background.

    La música sonaba suavemente de fondo.