mild
gb/mˈaɪld/ us/mˈaɪld/
A2
Inglês
~ 8200
enyhe, kímélő, lágy, szelíd, mild ale
A2
1
enyhe
B1
Padrão de uso:
[someone]/[something] is mild
She felt only mild pain after the operation.
A műtét után csak enyhe fájdalmat érzett.
The doctor said it was a mild infection and would clear up quickly.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy enyhe fertőzésről van szó, és gyorsan elmúlik.
He showed a mild interest in the project but nothing more.
Thankfully, the damage to the car was fairly mild.
His comments caused only mild concern among the staff.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I have a mild fever, but I can still work.
Enyhe lázam van, de még tudok dolgozni.
The movie gave me mild fear, but it was not very scary.
A film csak enyhe félelmet keltett bennem, nem volt nagyon ijesztő.
She has a mild headache and needs to rest.
There was mild traffic, so we were only a little late.
He felt mild stress before the exam.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mild' with 'soft'. 'Mild' is usually about strength or seriousness (mild pain, mild illness), while 'soft' is about touch or sound (soft bed, soft voice). Also, with illnesses, learners may say 'small flu' instead of 'a mild case of flu'.
Significado
not strong or extreme
Colocações
mild pain
|mild symptoms
|mild headache
|a mild case of [illness]
|mild irritation
|relatively mild
Sinónimos
slight (Very similar, but often suggests something small enough to almost not matter.)
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moderate (Suggests a middle level, often a bit stronger than 'mild' and common in medical or formal contexts.)
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gentle (Can describe low strength but often carries a softer, kinder emotional tone.)
Antónimos
severe (Describes something very serious or intense, especially illnesses, pain, or weather.)
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intense (Focuses on very strong force or feeling, the opposite of 'mild'.)
Temas
daily life
|health
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Not very strong or serious.
Not strong, serious, or extreme in degree, effect, or force.
A2
2
enyhe
B1
Padrão de uso:
mild [weather/temperature/winter/climate/day]
We had an unusually mild winter this year.
Szokatlanul enyhe telünk volt idén.
The climate here is mild and rainy, even in summer.
Itt enyhe és esős az éghajlat, még nyáron is.
It was a mild evening, so we ate dinner outside.
Temperatures will remain mild throughout the week.
Thanks to the mild weather, the roads stayed clear of snow.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The weather is mild today, so I do not need a coat.
Ma enyhe az idő, ezért nincs szükségem kabátra.
They like the city because it has a mild climate.
Szeretik a várost, mert enyhe az éghajlata.
This winter is very mild, and there is no snow.
It is a mild day, perfect for a walk.
Spring is usually mild in this country.
Erro comum:
Some learners say 'soft weather' when they mean 'mild weather'. In English, 'soft' is not used for temperature; 'mild' or 'pleasant' is natural.
Significado
pleasantly not hot or cold
Colocações
mild weather
|a mild winter
|mild climate
|mild temperatures
|unusually mild
|quite mild
Sinónimos
pleasant (Emphasizes that the weather feels nice, not just that it is moderate.)
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balmy (Describes mild, warm weather, often with a slightly poetic or positive tone.)
Antónimos
harsh (Describes weather that is very uncomfortable, such as very cold or very hot.)
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bitter (Commonly used for very cold weather, the opposite of mild cold conditions.)
Temas
weather
|nature
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Describes weather that is warm or cool in a comfortable way, not hot and not cold.
Of weather or temperature: pleasantly warm or cool, not very hot or very cold.
A2
3
Padrão de uso:
mild [cheese/curry/soap/flavor/taste]
If you don't like spicy food, order the mild curry.
Ha nem szereted a csípős ételeket, rendelj enyhe curryt.
The cheese has a mild, creamy flavor that children love.
A sajtnak lágy, krémes íze van, amit a gyerekek szeretnek.
Use a mild shampoo if you have a sensitive scalp.
The sauce was too mild for my taste; I prefer something stronger.
This soap is mild enough for babies' skin.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The soup is mild and not spicy.
A leves enyhe ízű, és nem csípős.
She bought a mild shampoo for her baby.
Kímélő sampont vett a babájának.
I like mild cheese on my sandwich.
He ordered a mild curry because he hates hot food.
This soap is very mild and does not hurt my hands.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say 'weak taste' when talking about food. While understandable, 'mild taste' or 'not very strong' is more natural. Also, do not confuse 'mild' with 'sweet'; something mild is not necessarily sweet, just not strong.
Significado
not strong in taste
Colocações
mild cheese
|mild curry
|mild taste
|mild flavor
|mild soap
|mild shampoo
Sinónimos
light (Can suggest a gentle taste or a product that is not heavy or strong, often used with foods and drinks.)
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gentle (For products like soap or shampoo, stresses that it does not hurt the skin or hair.)
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not spicy (Plain description often used when talking specifically about food that lacks hot spice.)
Antónimos
strong (Describes food or drink with a powerful taste or smell.)
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spicy (Opposite when talking about how hot or peppery food is.)
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harsh (Opposite when talking about products that can irritate skin or surfaces.)
Temas
food
|health
|daily life
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Describes food, drink, or a product that does not taste or feel strong or sharp.
Of food, drink, or a substance: having a gentle taste or effect; not strong, spicy, bitter, or harsh.
B1
4
szelíd
B1
Padrão de uso:
a mild [person/manner/tone/temper]
He is a mild man who never raises his voice.
Szelíd ember, sosem emeli fel a hangját.
Despite her mild manner, she can be very determined.
Szelíd modora ellenére nagyon határozott tud lenni.
Her mild tone helped calm the angry crowd.
He gave her a mild, understanding smile.
The teacher was known for her mild temper and patience with students.
Exemplos para aprendentes
My grandfather is a very mild person.
A nagyapám nagyon szelíd ember.
She speaks in a mild voice.
Szelíd hangon beszél.
He has a mild manner, so everyone likes him.
The boss is strict, but his wife is mild.
Her mild tone makes people feel safe.
Erro comum:
Learners may try to use 'mild' where 'kind' or 'nice' is better. 'Mild' describes the strength of a person's behavior or temper (they are not harsh or strong), while 'kind' focuses more on wanting to help others.
Significado
gentle and not harsh
Colocações
mild manner
|mild-mannered man
|mild expression
|mild tone
|mild temper
|a mild look
Sinónimos
gentle (Very close in meaning, often suggests kindness and softness in behavior.)
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soft-spoken (Focuses on speaking quietly and gently, often overlapping with a mild character.)
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easygoing (Suggests relaxed and not easily upset, often more informal than 'mild'.)
Antónimos
harsh (Describes someone who speaks or behaves in a hard, unkind way.)
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strict (Opposite when talking about how strongly someone controls others' behavior.)
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hot-tempered (Describes someone who gets angry quickly, the opposite of a mild temper.)
Temas
personality
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Describes a person who is calm and kind, and does not get angry or act hard with others.
Of a person, their behavior, or their way of speaking: gentle, calm, and not harsh or easily angered.
B2
5
enyhe
B1
Padrão de uso:
a mild [punishment/sentence/penalty/criticism/rebuke]
Many people thought the fine was too mild for such a serious crime.
Sokan úgy gondolták, hogy a bírság túl enyhe volt egy ilyen súlyos bűncselekményhez képest.
The judge gave her a mild sentence because it was her first offense.
A bíró enyhe büntetést szabott ki rá, mert ez volt az első vétsége.
He received only a mild warning for arriving late.
The review contained some mild criticism of the company's strategy.
Considering the damage he caused, the punishment seemed surprisingly mild.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The student got a mild punishment for cheating.
A diák enyhe büntetést kapott puskázásért.
She gave him a mild warning for being late.
Csak enyhe figyelmeztetést adott neki, amiért elkésett.
He thinks the fine is too mild for that crime.
The man got a mild sentence in court.
Her words were mild, not very strong.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say 'small punishment' instead of 'mild punishment' or 'light punishment'. 'Small' usually describes size or amount, not the severity of a punishment.
Significado
not severe in punishment
Colocações
mild punishment
|mild sentence
|mild penalty
|mild criticism
|a very mild warning
|seems rather mild
Sinónimos
lenient (Focuses on being forgiving or not strict enough, especially in legal or school contexts.)
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light (Common in legal or disciplinary contexts to mean not very severe.)
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gentle (Suggests a soft or kind way of criticizing or punishing.)
Antónimos
harsh (Describes punishment or criticism that is very severe and hard.)
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heavy (Common in legal or financial contexts to describe strong penalties or sentences.)
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severe (General opposite, especially in formal or legal language.)
Temas
law
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Describes a punishment or strong words that are not very hard or serious.
Of a punishment, criticism, or official response: not very severe or strict; relatively gentle or lenient.
B1
6
kímélő
B1
Padrão de uso:
mild [detergent/cleaner/treatment/chemical]
Use a mild detergent for delicate fabrics.
Kényes anyagokhoz használj kímélő mosószert.
The doctor recommended a mild cream for my sensitive skin.
Az orvos kímélő krémet ajánlott az érzékeny bőrömre.
This product contains only mild acids to exfoliate the skin gently.
The treatment is quite mild and has few side effects.
For this experiment, we used a mild solution of the chemical.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I need a mild soap for my hands.
Kímélő kézmosó szappanra van szükségem.
She bought a mild cleaner for the kitchen.
Kímélő tisztítószert vett a konyhába.
The doctor gave me a mild cream for my face.
This medicine is mild and does not make me sleepy.
Use a mild detergent to wash baby clothes.
Erro comum:
Learners may say 'soft soap' or 'soft medicine' when they mean it should not be harsh. In English, 'mild' or 'gentle' is used for effect on skin and body, not 'soft'.
Significado
gentle, not damaging
Colocações
mild detergent
|mild cleaner
|mild acid
|mild solution
|mild treatment
|mild side effects
Sinónimos
gentle (Very close in meaning; common for describing products that do not irritate the skin.)
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non-irritating (Technical or descriptive term stressing that something does not cause irritation.)
Antónimos
harsh (Describes products or treatments that can cause damage or irritation.)
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strong (Focuses on high chemical power or effect that may harm skin or materials.)
Temas
health
|household
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Describes a product or treatment that does not hurt or damage skin, clothes, or the body.
Of a chemical, product, or physical treatment: not harsh or damaging; having a gentle effect on skin, materials, or the body.
NOME
C1
7
mild ale
C2
Padrão de uso:
a pint of mild
He went to the bar for a pint of mild.
Elment a kocsmába egy korsó mild ale-ért.
Traditional pubs here still serve a good dark mild.
Az itteni hagyományos pubokban még mindig lehet kapni jó sötét mild ale-t.
She prefers mild to bitter because it's smoother and less hoppy.
The brewery has reintroduced its classic mild after many years.
Locals often choose mild as an easy-drinking session beer.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He ordered a pint of mild at the pub.
A pubban egy korsó mild ale-t rendelt.
In this town, many people drink mild.
Ebben a városban sokan isznak mild ale-t.
She likes mild because it is not very bitter.
The pub sells both bitter and mild.
They make a special dark mild in that brewery.
Significado
a type of English beer
Colocações
pint of mild
|drink mild
|dark mild
|bitter and mild
|order a mild
Sinónimos
mild ale (More specific term; clearly marks it as a kind of ale.)
Antónimos
bitter (Another traditional English beer style that is much more hop-bitter than mild.)
Temas
food
|culture
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A kind of British beer that is usually dark and has a soft taste, not very bitter or strong.
A type of English beer, usually dark and not very bitter, traditionally lower in alcohol and hop flavor.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
mild
IPA
GB/mˈaɪld/
US/mˈaɪld/
Sílabas e acento
mild (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (mild)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: mild
- Comparative: milder
- Superlative: mildest
Família de palavras
Expressões
mild steel
1/mˈaɪld stˈil/
fixed phrase
technical
low-carbon, easily shaped steel
A common kind of steel with little carbon, which is not very hard and is easy to cut and shape.
Exemplos
- The frame is made from mild steel.
- Mild steel is often used in construction because it is cheap and easy to work with.
- They chose mild steel for the project due to its flexibility.
mild-mannered
1/mˈaɪld mˈænɚd/
fixed phrase
having a gentle, calm manner
Describes someone who behaves in a quiet, calm, and gentle way.
Exemplos
- He seems mild-mannered, but he can be very brave.
- The mild-mannered teacher suddenly raised her voice.
- She is a mild-mannered woman who avoids conflict.
on the mild side
1/ˈɔn ðə mˈaɪld sˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
slightly too mild or weak
Used to say that something is a little weaker, softer, or less strong than you would like or expect.
Exemplos
- The curry was a bit on the mild side for my taste.
- Some critics found the punishment on the mild side.
- The movie is on the mild side, so it's fine for kids.
to put it mildly
1/tə pˈʊt ˈɪt mˈaɪldli/
idiom
to deliberately understate something
Used when you say that your words are less strong than the real situation, often to be polite or careful.
Exemplos
- The meeting was a disaster, to put it mildly.
- She was upset, to put it mildly, when she heard the news.
- He's a bit difficult to work with, to put it mildly.
- The service at that restaurant is slow, to put it mildly.
- The train was crowded, to put it mildly—there was hardly room to stand.