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    Delicada (en. Delicate)

    /de.li.'ka.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has a fragile or tenuous structure.
    Porcelain is very delicate and can break easily.
    La porcelana es muy delicada y se puede romper fácilmente.
    That is sensitive or requires careful handling.
    Her emotional state is delicate, so one must speak to her softly.
    Su estado emocional es delicado, así que hay que hablarle con suavidad.
    That is subtle or fine in its nature or quality.
    The flavor of this dish is delicate and refined.
    El sabor de este platillo es delicado y refinado.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'delicatus', which means 'delightful' or 'fragile'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    touch gently
    To do something carefully so as not to damage it.
    tocar con delicadeza
    delicate topic
    A matter or topic that must be handled with care.
    tema delicado
    delicate situation
    A circumstance that requires prudence.
    situación delicada

    Related Words

    delicacy
    Quality of delicate; care or attention in the way of acting.
    delicadeza
    delicately
    In a delicate manner; softly or carefully.
    delicadamente

    Slang Meanings

    A person who gets offended easily.
    Don’t say that, she is very delicate.
    No le digas eso, es muy delicada.
    A situation that requires special handling.
    That matter is delicate, proceed with caution.
    Ese asunto es delicado, ve con cuidado.