Amortiguar
Definition
(verb) To make less intense or sensitive
Examples
“El medicamento le ayudó a amortiguar el dolor.”
“La manta no amortigua el ruido de la calle.”
The blanket doesn't muffle the street noise.
“Ana cerró la ventana para amortiguar el frío de la mañana.”
Ana closed the window to soften the morning cold.
“Quiso amortiguar el golpe con la mochila, pero igual se cayó.”
He tried to cushion the blow with his backpack, but he fell anyway.
“En la reunión de ayer, Marta amortiguó las críticas con un par de bromas.”
In yesterday's meeting, Marta softened the criticism with a couple of jokes.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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