tierno

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin tenerum, accusative of tener.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈtjerno/, [ˈt̪jerno]
Rhymes: -eɾno

Adjective

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

tender, affectionate
soft, delicate
tender, young
tender (meat, etc.)
(Chile, Ecuador) green, unripe (vegetables)

Related terms

Terms related to tierno

tiernecito

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