What does "ablandar" mean in English?

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Spanish

ablandar

English

soften

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Alternative translations of "ablandar"

tenderize
mellow
ease
loosen

Examples of how to use "ablandar" in Spanish

Spanish
El calor ablanda la mantequilla.
English
The heat softens the butter.
Spanish
Ella ablanda la masa con cuidado.
English
She softens the dough carefully.
Spanish
Ayer ablandé la carne en casa.
English
Yesterday I softened the meat at home.
Spanish
Cuando era niña, ablandaba pan duro.
English
When I was a girl, I softened stale bread.
Spanish
Mañana ablandará la carne lentamente.
English
Tomorrow he will soften the meat slowly.

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El calor ablanda la mantequilla.

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