Accordternura
la ternura
tenderness
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How do you say ternura in Spanish?
How do you pronounce ternura in Spanish?
ternura is pronounced /la teɾˈnuɾa/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La ternura maternal es infinita y protectora.
Maternal tenderness is infinite and protective. (The feminine adjective 'maternal' and article 'la' agree with the feminine noun 'ternura')
Sentí una ternura profunda hacia la niña pequeña.
I felt a deep tenderness toward the little girl. (The feminine adjective 'profunda' and article 'una' agree with 'ternura', distinguishing it from 'ternuro' which doesn't exist, showing gender is essential to Spanish grammar)
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Why is it feminine?
Ternura is feminine because it is an abstract noun formed with the suffix "-ura" (from Latin "-ura"), which is conventionally feminine in Spanish. The word derives from the Latin adjective "tener" (soft, tender). This pattern is consistently seen across Spanish words like "hermosura" (beauty) and "dulzura" (sweetness).
What is the Spanish word for tenderness?
The Spanish word for tenderness is la ternura — feminine.
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