dictionary.pt

soft

adjectivemasculine/mɐ.'si.u/high

ma·ci·o

Definitions

1Having a smooth, pleasing texture that is gentle to the touch; not rough or hard.
The wool coat is very soft.
The bread fresh from the oven was soft.
Common collocations
soft fabricsoft breadsoft skinsoft touch
2Easily molded, cut, or compressed; pliable.
The modeling clay was very soft.
You need a brush with soft bristles.
Common collocations
soft doughsoft bristles

Etymology

Do latim 'mattius', talvez relacionado com 'matta' (esteira).

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