Kilo Lingo

/ˈblando/

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Translation

soft

Word origin

From Latin blandus ('flattering, gentle, caressing'). The same root gives English 'bland'.

Origin
Latin
Root
blandus
English cognates
bland

Grammar

Feminineblanda
Masc pluralblandos
Fem pluralblandas

Examples

.

The mattress is too soft for my back.

.

I like bread when it is still soft and warm.

¡, !

Careful, the ground is soft after the rain!

.

I prefer a soft pillow for sleeping.

textura .

Fresh cheese has a very soft texture.

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This word is part of lesson 87.