corazón blando
/koɾaθon blando/from spelling rules
The phrase "soft heart" in Spanish is corazón blando.
Which one should you use?
While corazón blando is a literal translation, it is less common in Spanish than corazón tierno when describing a person's kind or sensitive nature. corazón tierno is often a more natural way to express having a soft, compassionate or sensitive heart in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must change to their plural forms: corazones blandos.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾaθon blando/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, expressing that someone has a 'soft heart' might be achieved through the phrase tener un corazón de seda, which translates to 'having a heart of silk'. This metaphor emphasizes the delicacy and smoothness of their character.
- The word blando originates from the Latin blandus, which actually meant 'flattering' or 'smooth-talking' rather than physically soft. This suggests the word's history is rooted in someone's pleasant manner rather than their physical texture.
- In Spanish, saying someone has a corazón blando can sometimes imply they are easily manipulated or too naive, rather than just being kind.
Examples in context
- La niña tiene un corazón blando.The girl has a soft heart.This sentence is useful for showing how to say that a girl has a corazón blando.Tatoeba #1717536 by marcelostockle, translation #43825 by Swift
- El Sr. Rodríguez es conocido por su corazón tierno y su buen trato hacia los demás.Mr. Rodríguez is known for his soft heart and his good treatment towards others.
- Juan es una persona con un corazón bondadoso, siempre está dispuesto a ayudar a los demás.Juan is a person with a soft heart, he is always ready to help others.
- María tiene un corazón dulce, siempre tiene palabras de aliento para quienes la rodean.María has a soft heart, she always has words of encouragement for those around her.
- Marcela tiene un corazón muy tierno, siempre se preocupa por los demás.Marcela has a very soft heart, she always cares about others.
- Pedro tiene un corazón realmente bondadoso, siempre da sin esperar nada a cambio.Pedro has a truly soft heart, he always gives without expecting anything in return.
- Ana siempre se preocupa por los demás, es una persona solidaria y generosa.Ana always cares about others, she is a caring and generous person.
- Su corazón blando la hace ayudar a todos.Her soft heart makes her help everyone.
- No dejes que tu corazón blando te perjudique.Don't let your soft heart harm you.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about a stray dog.
- LucíaMira ese perrito, es muy triste.Look at that puppy, he is very sad.
- DanielNo lo mires, o te dará pena.Don't look at him, or you'll feel sorry.
- LucíaYa sabes que tengo un corazón blando.You already know that I have a soft heart.
- DanielTienes razón, Lucía. Vamos a ayudarlo.You're right, Lucía. Let's help him.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blando, corazón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
