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ternura
/teɾˈnuɾa/
tenderness
La ternura de su voz me conmovió profundamente.
The tenderness in her voice deeply moved me.
formalinformal
A feeling of gentle affection or compassion, often expressed through softness or care in behavior or words.
El niño abrazó a su madre con ternura.
The child hugged his mother with tenderness.
Su ternura al cuidar a los animales era admirable.
His tenderness in caring for animals was admirable.
Often used to describe emotional warmth, kindness, or gentle affection.
Collocations
mostrar ternurato show tendernessacto de ternuraact of tendernessmirada de ternuralook of tenderness
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Pro Tip
Emotional Context
Use 'ternura' to describe gentle, affectionate emotions rather than romantic love.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
'Ternura' is best used for genuine, heartfelt expressions of care, not casual interactions.
Word Origin
From Latin 'tener' meaning 'soft' or 'tender', with the suffix '-ura' indicating a state or quality.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe emotional expressions of love, care, or compassion, especially in personal or intimate contexts.
Word Breakdown
tener
to have or hold
root-ura
state or quality
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés