What does blando in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word blando in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use blando in Spanish.

The word blando in Spanish means soft, soft, soft, lenient, weak, delicate, soft, brandish, wield, wave about, soft palate. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word blando

soft

adjetivo (tierno, suave)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Me relajaba escuchando el blando tono del profesor.
I would relax listening to the soft tone of the professor.

soft

adjetivo (suave al tacto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El almohadón es blando y agradable al tacto.
The cushion was soft and it was nice to touch.

soft, lenient

adjetivo (dócil, permisivo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Como seas tan blando acabarán por tomarte el pelo.
By being so soft (or: lenient), they will end up pulling your leg.

weak, delicate, soft

adjetivo (débil, sin fuerza)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Estás muy blando para entrar en el equipo de rugby.
You are too weak (or: delicate) to join the rugby team.

brandish, wield

verbo transitivo (esgrimir un arma)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Los piratas blandían grandes espadas.
The pirates were brandishing (or: wielding) big swords.

wave about

verbo transitivo (agitar un objeto en el aire)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")
El profesor blandía el lápiz mientras explicaba la lección.
The professor waved the pencil about while he explained the lesson.

soft palate

nombre masculino (Anatomía (tejido blando)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El velo del paladar termina en la úvula.

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