Meanings (ES + gloss)
cuidadoso • delicado • gentil • grácil • tierno
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you.
ligero • suave
Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
Here the stripped panelling was warmly gold and the pictures, mostly of the English school, were mellow and gentle in the afternoon light.
I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy.
apacible • dócil • manso • tranquilo
Docile and easily managed.
We had a gentle swim in the lake.
a gentle horse
despacito • gradual • medido
Gradual rather than steep or sudden.
The walks in this area have a gentle incline.
afable • amable • apacible • gentil • grácil
Polite and respectful rather than rude.
He gave me a gentle reminder that we had to hurry up.
Phrases
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