What is the Spanish word for "lenient"?

Learn how to say "lenient" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

lenient

Spanish

indulgente

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Alternative translations of "lenient"

tolerante
blando
flexible
suave

Examples of how to use "lenient" in Spanish

English
The judge gave him a lenient sentence.
Spanish
El juez le dio una sentencia indulgente.
English
The teacher was lenient with late homework.
Spanish
El maestro fue indulgente con las tareas atrasadas.
English
My parents are surprisingly lenient about curfew.
Spanish
Mis padres son sorprendentemente indulgentes con el toque de queda.
English
The judge gave him a lenient sentence today.
Spanish
El juez le dio una sentencia indulgente hoy.
English
Her lenient smile put the child at ease.
Spanish
Su sonrisa indulgente tranquilizó al niño.

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