tierno
Spanish
Etymology
From Latin tenerum, accusative of tener, with metathesis. Compare Portuguese terno and English tender.
Pronunciation
Adjective
tierno (feminine tierna, masculine plural tiernos, feminine plural tiernas)
- tender, affectionate
- soft, delicate
- tender, young
- tender (meat, etc.)
- (Chile, Ecuador) green, unripe (vegetables)