English–Spanish
“soften” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aβlanˈdaɾ/
Example
Necesito ablandar la carne antes de cocinarla.
I need to soften the meat before cooking it.
How to say “soften” in Spanish
“Soften” in Spanish is ablandar.
A stern face or strict rule visibly softening.
Example sentences with ablandar
Para ablandar la masa, deja que repose a temperatura ambiente.
To soften the dough, let it rest at room temperature.
Tips for using ablandar
- To describe making a person less strict say ablandar a alguien or ablandar el corazón, while ablandarse means to become more receptive or less rigid oneself.