/ˌswaβeˈmente/
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Translation
softly, gently
Word origin
From the adjective suave plus the adverbial suffix -mente. Suave comes from Latin suavis ('sweet, agreeable'), which also gives English 'suave' and 'assuage'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- suavis
- English cognates
- suave, assuage
Examples
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She closed the door softly so as not to wake the baby.
soplaba .
The wind was blowing gently through the trees.
acarició .
He gently stroked her hair.
, , .
Please speak softly, they are sleeping.
sonaba .
The music was playing softly in the background.
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