Suave
Example: El gato tiene un pelaje muy suave y agradable.
Definition
"Suave" describes a texture or surface that feels smooth, soft, and pleasant to the touch. It often refers to materials, fabrics, or physical sensations that are gentle and comfortable, like in the phrase: The cat has a very "suave" and pleasant fur.
Etymology
The word "suave" comes from the Latin word 'suāvis,' meaning pleasant or agreeable. Over time, it evolved into Spanish retaining its meaning related to softness and smoothness. Did you know? "Suave" is related to the English word 'suave,' which also implies smoothness but often in a social or charming context.
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"Suave" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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