tierno

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin tenerum, accusative of tener, with metathesis. Compare Portuguese terno.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtjerno/, [ˈt̪jerno]
  • Rhymes: -eɾno

Adjective

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

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