← Back to Fala2Me

tender

[/ˈtɛndər/]
adjective/noun/verb
macio/terno/licitação
1. (adjective) soft and easy to bite or chew
The meat was tender and delicious.
A carne estava macia e deliciosa.
2. (adjective) showing gentleness and affection
He gave her a tender look.
Ele lhe deu um olhar terno.
3. (adjective) sensitive to touch or pain
My muscles are tender after the workout.
Meus músculos estão doloridos após o treino.
4. (noun) a formal offer to supply goods or services at a stated price
The company submitted a tender for the construction project.
A empresa apresentou uma licitação para o projeto de construção.
5. (noun) a small boat carried by a larger ship
The yacht's tender was used to reach the shore.
O bote do iate foi usado para chegar à costa.
6. (verb) to offer formally
He tendered his resignation.
Ele apresentou sua renúncia.
Synonyms
softgentleaffectionatesensitivedelicatebidoffer
Antonyms
toughhardroughcoldharshinsensitive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
macio/terno/licitação
Most common usage in informal and formal contexts
Portugal
macio/terno/concurso público
Concurso público more commonly used for bidding process
São Paulo
macio/terno/licitação
Standard usage in business context

Related Idioms & Phrases

tender loving care (TLC) - atenciosidade e cuidado
tender age - idade tenra
put out to tender - colocar em licitação
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →