blando
mild
adjective BLAHN-doh Rare
Origin: Latin blandus (flattering, soft)
Also means
weak
Usage Note
Blando describes something gentle or lacking intensity: una critica blanda (a mild criticism), un sedativo blando (a mild sedative). It often carries a mildly negative connotation — implying insufficient strength or force — unlike delicato which is more neutral or positive.
Examples
"Il medico ha prescritto un analgesico blando."
Natural Translation
The doctor prescribed a mild painkiller.
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