suaves
/SWAH-behs/
soft
Suaves can describe something soft to the touch, like the fur of a rabbit.
suaves(adjective)
soft
?physical texture or touch
,smooth
?surface quality
velvety
?luxurious texture
📝 In Action
Estas sábanas son muy suaves.
A1These sheets are very soft.
Sus manos son suaves después de usar crema.
A1Her hands are smooth after using lotion.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Multiple Things
The 's' at the end shows you are talking about more than one thing. If you only had one item, you would say 'suave'.
One Word for Both Genders
This word doesn't change for boys or girls (masculine or feminine). You can use 'suaves' for both 'los gatos' and 'las gatas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Forget the 'S'
Mistake: "Las camisas son suave."
Correction: Las camisas son suaves. Because 'camisas' is plural, the word describing them must also be plural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Touchy-Feely Word
Use this whenever something feels nice to the touch, like a puppy's fur or a silk scarf.
Suaves also describes gentle movements, like a soft breeze.
suaves(adjective)
gentle
?movement or breeze
,mild
?flavor or intensity
,low/soft
?volume of sound
mellow
?personality or music
📝 In Action
Escuchamos unas voces suaves en el pasillo.
A2We heard some soft voices in the hallway.
Prefiero los colores suaves para mi habitación.
A2I prefer soft colors for my room.
Hay brisas suaves hoy en la playa.
B1There are gentle breezes today at the beach.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching Sounds
Even when describing sounds or feelings, 'suaves' must match the group of things you are talking about.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Food
In a restaurant, you can use 'suaves' to describe flavors that aren't spicy or overpowering.
In some contexts, suaves can mean something is cool or awesome.
📝 In Action
¡Qué suaves están tus tenis nuevos!
B1How cool your new sneakers are!
Esos dibujos están muy suaves.
B1Those drawings are really cool.
⭐ Usage Tips
Slang Alert
This 'cool' meaning is mostly informal. In a job interview, stick to the 'soft' or 'gentle' meanings!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: suaves
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'The soft towels'?
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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.