soften up

US /ˈsɑːf.ən ʌp/
UK /ˈsɑːf.ən ʌp/
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1.

ablandar, suavizar, conquistar

to make someone feel more friendly, less angry, or more willing to help

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He tried to soften up the boss before asking for a raise.
Intentó ablandar al jefe antes de pedir un aumento.
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A little flattery can often soften up even the toughest critics.
Un poco de halago a menudo puede ablandar incluso a los críticos más duros.
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mollifyappeaseconciliatepacifyplacate
2.

ablandar, suavizar

to make something less hard or firm

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You need to knead the dough to soften it up before baking.
Necesitas amasar la masa para ablandarla antes de hornear.
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The rain helped to soften up the dry ground.
La lluvia ayudó a ablandar el suelo seco.
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softentenderizerelaxloosen
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water softeneron the up and upupup tocome up withfollow upkeep up with