tierno

See also: Tierno

Spanish

Etymology

Inherited from Latin tenerum, with metathesis. Compare Portuguese terno and English tender.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtjeɾno/ [ˈt̪jeɾ.no]
  • Audio (Venezuela):(file)
  • Rhymes: -eɾno
  • Syllabification: tier‧no

Adjective

tierno (feminine tierna, masculine plural tiernos, feminine plural tiernas)

  1. tender, affectionate
  2. soft, delicate, cuddly
  3. tender, young
  4. tender (meat, etc.)
  5. (Chile, Ecuador) green, unripe (vegetables)
    Synonym: inmaduro

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