Soft spot Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsɑft/, /ˈsɔft/ /ˈspɑt

SAWFT spot or SAHFt spot

UK

sˈɒft/ /spˈɒt

SOFT spot

Definition

A 'soft spot' is a special feeling of affection or liking for someone or something, or a place of weakness or vulnerability.

Usage & Nuances

Informal. Often used for people or things we feel fondness for: 'I have a soft spot for cats.' It can also refer to actual weakness (physical or emotional). Not the same as just 'weakness.' In babies, 'soft spot' can mean the soft area on a baby's head.

• Spanish: debilidad - punto débil - afecto especial
• Portuguese (BR): ponto fraco - carinho especial
• Portuguese (PT): ponto fraco - carinho especial
• Chinese (Simplified): 弱点 - 特别喜欢
• Chinese (Traditional): 弱點 - 特別喜歡
• Hindi: कमज़ोर बिंदु - विशेष लगाव
• Arabic: نقطة ضعف - مودة خاصة
• Bengali: দুর্বলতা (ভালোবাসা) - আলাদা দুর্বল স্থান
• Russian: слабость (чувство симпатии) - мягкое место (на голове младенца)
• Japanese: 特別な愛着 - 頭の柔らかい部分（赤ちゃん）
• Vietnamese: yếu điểm (tình cảm) - chỗ mềm (trên đầu trẻ sơ sinh)
• Korean: 약점 (정) - 아기의 머리의 부드러운 부분
• Turkish: zaaf (duygusal) - bıngıldak (bebek kafasında)
• Urdu: نرمی - کمزوری (محبت یا سر پر نرم جگہ)
• Indonesian: điểm yếu (tình cảm) - thóp (trên đầu em bé)

Example Sentences

I have a soft spot for chocolate.

basic

She has a soft spot for puppies.

basic

Babies have a soft spot on their heads.

basic

He acts tough, but he has a soft spot for his little sister.

natural

That teacher always had a soft spot for students who tried hard.

natural

Everyone has a soft spot for something they loved as a child.

natural