Describe textures, flavors and sounds with suave.
The idea
Suave has the same singular form for masculine and feminine nouns; its plural is suaves. Context determines the meaning.
Examples
- La manta es suave al tacto.The blanket feels soft.
- Prefiero un queso suave para el desayuno.I prefer a mild cheese for breakfast.
- Una música suave llenaba la sala.Soft music filled the room.
- Los cojines suaves están junto a la ventana.The soft cushions are by the window.
- Mi abuelo habla con voz suave.My grandfather speaks in a gentle voice.
- La barca se mueve con un balanceo suave.The boat rocks gently.
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Watch out
Do not use the singular suave with a plural noun: say telas suaves.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct form: La almohada es ___. (suave / suaves)
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suave
suave describes one pillow.
Choose the correct form: Las telas son ___. (suave / suaves)
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suaves
suaves agrees with the plural fabrics.
Choose the correct form: El café tiene un sabor ___. (suave / suaves)
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suave
suave describes the mild flavor of the coffee.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the correct form: La almohada es ___. (suave / suaves)
Choose the correct form: Las telas son ___. (suave / suaves)
Choose the correct form: El café tiene un sabor ___. (suave / suaves)
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Write an original sentence describing something soft or mild.