Meanings (ES + gloss)
ablandar • suavizar
To make something soft or softer.
Soften the butter before beating in the sugar.
suavizar
To make less harsh.
Having second thoughts, I softened my criticism.
I have recently reclad the south-west facing side of my single-storey cottage […]. I now want to plant some climbers of more manageable proportions to soften the building.
ablandarse • enllentecerse • lentecer • reblandecerse
To become soft or softer.
The butter softened as it warmed up.
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