Spanish Conversation · Level 114
59 words
Spanish word
blando
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈblando/
Meaning
- adjectivesoft
Example
El colchón es blando.
The mattress is soft.
More examples
El queso blando se unta fácilmente en el pan.
The soft cheese spreads easily on bread.
Core concept
A pillow that yields under pressure.
Common phrases
queso blando
soft cheese
mantequilla blanda
soft butter
Similar words
suave: Feels smooth and pleasant to the touch.
tierno: Tender and easy to bite or cut through.
mullido: Compresses under pressure and slowly springs back, plush.
esponjoso: Light and airy, with a soft, sponge-like bounce.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene textura blanda al tocarlo; en sentido figurado, que muestra indulgencia o falta de firmeza.
Word origin
From medieval Latin blandus 'pleasant, gentle', the word extends from an original sense of affability to describe both a physically yielding texture and a lenient attitude.
Usage tips
- Spanish 'blando' often corresponds to English 'soft' physically but the English cognate 'bland' usually means dull or uninteresting, not yielding.