Inklingo
← Dictionary

suaves

SWAH-behsˈswabes

soft, smooth

Also: velvety
Adjectivem or fA1
A fluffy white rabbit being touched by a hand, showing its soft fur.

📝 In Action

Estas sábanas son muy suaves.

A1

These sheets are very soft.

Sus manos son suaves después de usar crema.

A1

Her hands are smooth after using lotion.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • lisos (smooth/flat)
  • delicados (delicate)

Antonyms

  • ásperos (rough)
  • duros (hard)

Common Collocations

  • telas suaves – soft fabrics
  • manos suaves – soft hands

gentle, mild, low/soft

Also: mellow
Adjectivem or fA2
A long blade of grass swaying slightly in a light wind.

📝 In Action

Escuchamos unas voces suaves en el pasillo.

A2

We heard some soft voices in the hallway.

Prefiero los colores suaves para mi habitación.

A2

I prefer soft colors for my room.

Hay brisas suaves hoy en la playa.

B1

There are gentle breezes today at the beach.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tenues (faint/subtle)
  • ligeros (light)

Antonyms

  • fuertes (strong/loud)
  • intensos (intense)

Common Collocations

  • bebidas suaves – light/mild drinks
  • colores suaves – pastel/soft colors

cool, nice

Adjectivem or fB1informal
Mexico
A person wearing stylish sunglasses and a trendy jacket looking confident.

📝 In Action

¡Qué suaves están tus tenis nuevos!

B1

How cool your new sneakers are!

Esos dibujos están muy suaves.

B1

Those drawings are really cool.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "suaves" in Spanish:

mellow→nice→velvety→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: suaves

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct way to say 'The soft towels'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'suavis,' which meant sweet, pleasant, or delightful to the senses.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: suaveFrench: souaveItalian: soave

💡 Master Spanish

Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between suave and suaves?

They mean the same thing, but you use 'suave' for one object and 'suaves' for two or more objects.

Does suaves change for masculine and feminine nouns?

No! Adjectives ending in 'e' in Spanish are 'gender-neutral,' meaning they stay the same regardless of the gender of the noun.