tierno

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin tenerum, accusative of tener, with metathesis. Compare Portuguese terno and English tender.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtjeɾno/, [ˈt̪jeɾ.no]
• Rhymes: -eɾno

Adjective

tierno (feminine singular tierna, masculine plural tiernos, feminine plural tiernas)

1. tender, affectionate
2. soft, delicate, cuddly
3. tender, young
4. tender (meat, etc.)
5. (Chile, Ecuador) green, unripe (vegetables)

Derived terms

• ternilla

Related terms

• enternecer
• ternero
• terneza
• ternura
• tiernamente
• tiernecito