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People think I have the benefit of a public school education. I have this suave and debonair label, but really, I'm as common as muck.
Charles Dance

Meaning of "suave" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SUAVE

From Latin suāvis sweet.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SUAVE

suave  [swɑːv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUAVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Suave is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SUAVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Suave

Suave is a brand name based in Chicago, IL used by the Unilever company in the United States, Argentina, Mexico and Canada. Targeting discount stores, the brand represents more than 100 products including shampoo, lotions, soaps and deodorant. Suave started in the United States in 1937 as a hair tonic. The brand eventually was acquired by Helene Curtis Industries, Inc. which, in the 1970s, started expanding the Suave name beyond hair care into other areas. Noting the rise of discount stores such as Walmart, in the 1990s Unilever instituted a broad strategy, called "The Power of Value" to use its Suave brand to sell a line of discount personal care products in contrast to its high-profile brands such as Helene Curtis, Calvin Klein and Salon Selectives lines. Sales of the Suave line of products grew from $500 million in 1995 to about $900 million in 2002.

Definition of suave in the English dictionary

The definition of suave in the dictionary is displaying smoothness and sophistication in manner or attitude; urbane.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUAVE


Algarve
ælˈɡɑːv
calve
kɑːv
carve
kɑːv
Graves
ɡrɑːv
halve
hɑːv
Jugoslav
ˈjuːɡəʊˌslɑːv
MARV
mɑːv
ollamh
ˈɒlɑːv
schav
ʃɑːv
Slav
slɑːv
starve
stɑːv
tav
tɑːv
varve
vɑːv
vaw
vɑːv
Yugoslav
ˈjuːɡəʊˌslɑːv
Zouave
zuːˈɑːv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUAVE

suability
suable
suably
Suakin
suasible
suasion
suasive
suasively
suasiveness
suasory
suavely
suaveness
suaveolent
suavity
sub
sub judice
sub rosa
sub-branch
sub-clause
sub-entry

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUAVE

ave
behave
brave
cave
clave
fave
gave
grave
have
lave
leave
microwave
must-have
nave
rave
save
shave
slave
the New Wave
wave

Synonyms and antonyms of suave in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SUAVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «suave» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of suave

Translation of «suave» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUAVE

Find out the translation of suave to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of suave from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «suave» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

圆滑的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fino
570 millions of speakers

English

suave
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शिष्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رقيق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обходительным
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

suave
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভদ্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

affable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bersemangat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

geschmeidig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

いんぎんな
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

상냥하고 매력적인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Suave
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngọt ngào
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நளினமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मखमली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tatlı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

untuoso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Suave
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ввічливим
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

suav
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γλυκύς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

suave
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

suave
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

beleven
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of suave

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUAVE»

The term «suave» is very widely used and occupies the 11.941 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUAVE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «suave» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «suave» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about suave

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6 QUOTES WITH «SUAVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word suave.
1
Frank Abagnale
In the old days, a con man would be good looking, suave, well dressed, well spoken and presented themselves real well. Those days are gone because it's not necessary. The people committing these crimes are doing them from hundreds of miles away.
2
Kyle Chandler
Oh, man, if in real life I was as cool and suave as Coach Taylor and had all the answers, things would be easier.
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Charles Dance
People think I have the benefit of a public school education. I have this suave and debonair label, but really, I'm as common as muck.
4
Tricia Helfer
I've never gone for the smooth, suave Latin or French lover. That usually makes me think they're trying to pull one over on me.
5
Ronald Knox
When suave politeness, tempering bigot zeal, corrected 'I believe' to 'one does feel'.
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Britt Robertson
You see George Clooney, and you think he's suave and handsome and really charming, but he's such a goofball!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUAVE»

Discover the use of suave in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to suave and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Teaching English Language Learners Through the Arts: A Suave ...
This is an excellent asset for practicing teachers, student teachers, parents and administrators...This is the kind of book readers would not want to put down until they have reached the end.
Merryl Ruth Goldberg, 2004
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Suave: the Latin male
Focusing on Latin men from all different walks of life, including music stars, actors, models, politicians, athletes, and a final section of real people -- men from the streets who embody Latin culture and style -- this book is a snapshot ...
Carmen Armillas, Eric Gutierrez, Robyn Moreno, 2001
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1964 United States Census of Agriculture: State and county ...
92: :92 9 - 'Sav330o iozr 910 9 ' 'Sav33oo 299 te 'a3eu0u 011 Ls ' 'a3eunu ggz с ' 'suave' о ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '030s S3A3vn ouv 371173 722 ' 'Suave' ' ' ' ' ' ° ' ' ' '030s S3A3vn ouv 3311vn от4 6c ' 'a3eu0u 091 07 - 'a3eu0u 880 с ' 'Suave' ' ' °53А773 ...
‎1967
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Circle in a Box
First, propose the natural question, “If n is a suave number, then which multiples of n are also suave?” So far we have seen that 2n and 5n are, while 3n and 7n are not. Allow the group to notice that 2 and 5 are themselves suave, while 3 and 7 ...
Sam Vandervelde, 2009
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Recordando mis programas de entrenamiento
Semana 15 15min suave 2 hr 30min suave 1.45 hr 2 hr 4hr 15x3 min suave 1.15 hr suave suaves paso de Al 90 % Al 75 % uniformes A 75 % Al 75 % resistencia velocidad Al 80 % De 20 seg. x2 min recuperacion en c/uno sin embalar 15 min ...
Mauricio Carre Campos, 2012
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Tuning Into Mom: Understanding America's Most Powerful Consumer
While beauty brands may find it hard to reach women whose priorities shift after having children, Suave was able to reposition itself from being a value brand to a quality beauty brand that moms choose by forging a highly relevant emotional ...
Michal Clements, Teri Lucie Thompson, 2011
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1964 United States Census of Agriculture: North Carolina. ...
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United States. Bureau of the Census, 1967
8
Puro Teatro: A Latina Anthology
[amy rushes to the table with extra water. la critica drinks from the pitcher, knocks it over. She scoops the water off the table, drinking from her hands.] mr. suave: I'll call the Health Department on you. la critica: Thank God. mr. suave: I'll sue you.
Alberto Sandoval-S‡nchez, Nancy Saporta Sternbach, 2000
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Clod to Suave: Dressing "Make-over" Handbook for Women & Men
From what are etiquette and manners, and how they truly define you to others, the Manual takes you through every facet of life, both professional and personal, and supplies you with detailed information, step by step, so that you will truly ...
Michael James Stewart, 2011
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Thirty Rooms To Hide In: Insanity, Addiction, and Rock 'n' ...
I am “Suave Ghost.” Not only am I a ghostly spirit, I am suave. Suave Ghost takes everything in stride and no matter what happens, he keeps a suave James-Bond remove. Nothing can touch him. Who would have thought detachment could be ...
Luke Sullivan, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUAVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term suave is used in the context of the following news items.
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Suave and in style
Beards are macho. Beards are suave. A beard maketh a man. So it's no surprise that many spend a lot of time grooming their beards and trying different styles. «The Hindu, Jun 15»
2
Fergie Shares Adorable Pic of Son Axl Looking Suave in His Armani …
And guess who handpicked the suave ensemble? Axl's stylish mom, of course! But it gets even better. The 40-year-old "L.A. Love" crooner revealed that she ... «E! Online, Apr 15»
3
Green Cures & Botanical Distribution Inc. announces Rico Suave
The fulfillment agreement being provided for Rico Suave Energy through www.amazon.com includes Amazon inventory, packing, and shipping Rico Suave from ... «PR Newswire, Mar 15»
4
Green Cures & Botanical Distribution Inc. announces launching of …
Rico Suave is an energizing beverage that offers a special fusion of hemp and taurine. Rico Suave is uniquely formulated to stimulate the energy driven ... «PR Newswire, Feb 15»
5
Green Cures & Botanical Distribution Inc., begins preparation for …
Management of Green Cures stated that on the date of launching, both the public and the investment community will be able to purchase Rico Suave from ... «PR Newswire, Dec 14»
6
Gerardo on Foot Fetishes, Prince Parties and Jesus' Take on 'Rico …
You're forgiven for hearing the word "Gerardo" and only thinking of "Rico Suave," the ubiquitous 1990 track that propelled Gerardo Mejía from a small-time ... «RollingStone.com, Dec 14»
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Gerardo Mejia, best known as 'Rico Suave,' stars in new reality show …
At the mere sight of Gerardo Mejia, most people immediately think of two words: Rico Suave. "I'm 49 and I still get that!" Mejia tells Viva. "It's kind of scary ... «New York Daily News, Dec 14»
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Gerardo Mejìa, 'Rico Suave' Singer, Says Womanizing Is 'Expected …
Gerardo Mejìa found fame in the '90s with his wildly popular song "Rico Suave." It was during this wave of popularity that the rapper found himself bedding ... «Huffington Post, Dec 14»
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Gerardo Is More Than Just "Rico Suave"...He's Also A Dad Who Cries
Gerardo Mejia is better known in popular culture as “Rico Suave.” You know, the guy with the ripped jeans, the hair, the bandana and THE ABS. These days ... «VH1, Nov 14»
10
Suave Professionals® Celebrity Stylist Leonardo Rocco Presents …
NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Suave Professionals® celebrity stylist Leonardo Rocco kicked off Funkshion Miami Beach Fashion Week by taking ... «PR Newswire, Nov 14»

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