tenderness, affections, endearments
1. gentle, soft, or delicate expressions of affection and love
She whispered sweet ternuras to her newborn baby.
Ela sussurrou doces ternuras para seu bebê recém-nascido.
2. acts or words showing care, compassion, and emotional warmth
The grandmother showered the children with ternuras and kisses.
A avó cobriu as crianças de ternuras e beijos.
3. softness or tenderness in nature or texture
The ternuras of the silk fabric delighted the customer.
As ternuras do tecido de seda deliciaram a cliente.
Ternuras is deeply rooted in Brazilian and Portuguese expressions of affection. It's commonly used in romantic contexts, family relationships, and maternal language. Brazilian culture emphasizes physical affection and emotional expressiveness, making ternuras a frequent word in songs, literature, and everyday communication between loved ones.
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