Spanish Conversation · Level 27
90 words
Spanish word
manso
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmanso/
Meaning
- adjectivegentle
Example
El perro es manso.
The dog is gentle.
More examples
En el refugio había un perro manso que buscaba hogar.
At the shelter there was a gentle dog looking for a home.
Core concept
A gentle person who speaks softly and avoids confrontation.
Common phrases
perro manso
gentle dog
animal manso
gentle animal
Similar words
tranquilo: Peaceful and relaxed, showing little excitement or disturbance.
dócil: Willing to comply and easy to train or manage.
obediente: Quick to obey commands or rules set by someone in charge.
sumiso: Submissive to stronger people or situations, yielding readily.
Definition in Spanish
Que actúa con calma y docilidad, mostrando poca energía o agresividad ante otras personas o situaciones.
Word origin
Derived from Latin mansuētus 'tamed, gentle', manso preserves the notion of being tamed or gentle in modern Spanish.
Usage tips
- Does not necessarily mean obedient; manso emphasizes calmness and low aggressiveness while sumiso implies submission to someone else's authority.