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mild

[/maɪld/]
adjective
suave, brando, leve
1. not severe, harsh, or extreme; gentle
The weather was mild and pleasant.
O tempo estava suave e agradável.
2. not strong in flavor or effect; soft
This cheese has a mild taste.
Este queijo tem um sabor suave.
3. calm and gentle in temperament or behavior
He has a mild personality.
Ele tem uma personalidade dócil.
4. not serious or severe in degree
She suffered a mild injury.
Ela sofreu uma lesão leve.
Synonyms
gentlesoftcalmmoderatelighttender
Antonyms
severeharshextremestrongintenseviolent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suave, brando, leve
commonly used across all contexts
Rio de Janeiro
manso, tranquilo
informal usage for gentle temperament
São Paulo
suave, leve
standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
suave, brando, ligeiro
similar usage to European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

mild as a lamb - extremely gentle and docile
in mild terms - expressed gently or delicately
mild mannered - having a gentle and kind temperament
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