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    Delicadas (en. Delicate)

    /de.li.ˈka.das/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that is fragile or requires care.
    Flowers are delicate and need to be treated gently.
    Las flores son delicadas y necesitan ser tratadas con suavidad.
    Describes a situation or matter that is complicated or requires tact.
    The discussion about the topic was delicate and was handled with caution.
    La discusión sobre el tema fue delicada y se manejó con precaución.
    People who are emotionally sensitive.
    Sometimes it is difficult to deal with delicate people who are easily offended.
    A veces es difícil tratar con personas delicadas que se ofenden fácilmente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'delicatus', meaning tender or exquisite.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    delicate sensitivity
    Ability to perceive and feel accurately, especially emotionally.
    sensibilidad delicada
    delicate topic
    Issue that requires care and tact when approached.
    tema delicado
    handle them with care
    To treat something or someone with care and attention.
    manejarlas con delicadeza

    Related Words

    delicacy
    Quality of being delicate; tenderness and care.
    delicadeza
    faint
    That is subtle and weak; not intense.
    tenue
    susceptible
    That is easy to affect or influence.
    susceptible

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who takes offense easily.
    Don't talk to him that way, he's quite delicate.
    No le hables de esa manera, es bastante delicada.
    Something that is complicated to handle.
    That situation became delicate, be careful.
    Esa situación se puso delicada, ten cuidado.