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softened Meaning in Spanish (softened significado en español)

verbablandado
adjectivesuavizado
ablandado in English:softened
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de softened en español es ablandado, suavizado. (Hacer algo menos duro, firme o rígido, o volverse menos duro o firme con el tiempo.)

Definitions of Softened

  1. 1
    verb
    ablandado

    To make something less hard, firm, or rigid, or to become less hard or firm over time.

    Hacer algo menos duro, firme o rígido, o volverse menos duro o firme con el tiempo.

  2. 2
    adjective
    suavizado

    Describing something that has been made or has become less hard, firm, or severe in nature.

    Que se ha hecho o se ha vuelto menos duro, firme o severo en su naturaleza.

Example Sentences

“The artist softened the edges of the painting to create a dreamier effect.”

El artista suavizó los bordes de la pintura para crear un efecto más onírico.

“Her tone softened when she realized her mistake.”

Su tono se ablandó al darse cuenta de su error.

“The softened light of the evening made the garden look magical.”

La luz suavizada de la tarde hacía que el jardín pareciera mágico.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In English:

easedmellowedsubdued

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In English:

hardenedintensifiedstiffened

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivesoften
third person singularsoftens
present participlesoftening
nounsoftness
adjectivesoft

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

soften the blowidiom

To make an unpleasant or difficult situation less severe or painful.

soften upphrasal_verb

To make someone less resistant or more willing to cooperate, often through gentle persuasion or treatment.