Suavizaste

Suavizaste is the second-person singular form in the pretérito simple (simple past) of the Spanish verb suavizar. It corresponds to the informal tú form, meaning "you softened" or "you made something softer" in a past tense context. In some dialects that use voseo, the corresponding form with vos is also suavizaste.

Etymology and conjugation notes: Suavizar comes from the Spanish verb base suav- with the infinitive suffix -ar and ultimately from Latin roots related to sweetness or smoothness. The pretérito forms of suavizar follow regular -ar conjugation patterns, so tú suavizaste, él suavizó, nosotros suavizamos, etc. The tú form is identical in spelling to the vos form in many varieties, though pronunciation may vary regionally.

Usage and nuance: Suavizaste is used to describe actions that rendered something smoother, milder, or less harsh in the past. It can refer to physical texture or sensory attributes (sabor, color, textura) as well as more abstract qualities (tono, ambiente). It often implies an adjustment that increases gentleness or reduces sharpness.

Examples:

- Ayer suavizaste la salsa con un poco de crema.

- Con esa modificación, suavizaste el color de la foto y se ve más suave.

See also: suavizar, conjugation of Spanish -zar verbs, verb conjugation in Spanish.