Blando in the Present Simple
| English | Example in Spanish |
|---|---|
| I prefer soft pillows for sleeping. | Prefiero almohadas blandas para dormir. |
| You always buy soft bread. | Siempre compras pan blando. |
| She likes soft cheese on crackers. | Le gusta el queso blando en galletas. |
| We need a soft mattress. | Necesitamos un colchón blando. |
| You all want soft towels. | Ustedes quieren toallas blandas. |
Blando in the Past Simple
| English | Example in Spanish |
|---|---|
| I touched the soft fabric yesterday. | Toqué la tela blanda ayer. |
| You found a soft spot in the wood. | Encontraste un punto blando en la madera. |
| He bought soft slippers last week. | Compró pantuflas blandas la semana pasada. |
| We chose the soft sofa. | Elegimos el sofá blando. |
| You all noticed the soft ground. | Ustedes notaron el suelo blando. |
Blando in the Past Imperfect
| English | Example in Spanish |
|---|---|
| I always slept on soft beds. | Siempre dormía en camas blandas. |
| You used to like soft music. | Te gustaba la música blanda. |
| She had soft hands back then. | Tenía manos blandas en ese entonces. |
| We preferred soft colors for the walls. | Preferíamos colores blandos para las paredes. |
| You all wore soft sweaters in winter. | Ustedes usaban suéteres blandos en invierno. |
Blando in the Future
| English | Example in Spanish |
|---|---|
| I'll get a soft blanket tomorrow. | Conseguiré una manta blanda mañana. |
| You'll feel the soft sand at the beach. | Sentirás la arena blanda en la playa. |
| He'll need soft shoes for the baby. | Necesitará zapatos blandos para el bebé. |
| We'll look for soft cushions. | Buscaremos cojines blandos. |
| You all will want soft seats for the trip. | Ustedes querrán asientos blandos para el viaje. |
Blando in the Conditional
| English | Example in Spanish |
|---|---|
| I would prefer a softer pillow. | Preferiría una almohada más blanda. |
| You'd sleep better on a softer mattress. | Dormirías mejor en un colchón más blando. |
| She would buy softer towels. | Ella compraría toallas más blandas. |
| We'd choose softer bread for the sandwiches. | Elegiríamos pan más blando para los sándwiches. |
| You all would like this softer cheese. | Les gustaría este queso más blando. |
Blando in the Present Subjunctive
| English | Example in Spanish |
|---|---|
| I hope the butter is soft. | Espero que la mantequilla esté blanda. |
| She wants you to buy soft peaches. | Ella quiere que compres duraznos blandos. |
| I doubt the meat is soft enough. | Dudo que la carne esté suficientemente blanda. |
| They prefer that we use soft brushes. | Prefieren que usemos cepillos blandos. |
| I need you all to find softer fabric. | Necesito que encuentren tela más blanda. |