What does "tierno" mean in English?

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Spanish

tierno

English

tender

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Alternative translations of "tierno"

soft
fresh
young
affectionate

Examples of how to use "tierno" in Spanish

Spanish
Era un cachorro muy tierno.
English
He was a very cute puppy.
Spanish
El cachorro es muy tierno con todos.
English
The puppy is very gentle with everyone.
Spanish
Prefiero el pan tierno por la mañana.
English
I prefer soft bread in the morning.
Spanish
Ella mostró un gesto tierno hoy.
English
She showed a tender gesture today.
Spanish
Ese recuerdo me parece especialmente tierno.
English
That memory seems especially tender to me.

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Era un cachorro muy tierno.

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