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    Delicado (en. Delicate)

    /de.liˈka.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to something that is fragile or requires care.
    This vase is very delicate, handle with care.
    Este jarrón es muy delicado, maneja con cuidado.
    It refers to a person who is sensitive or whose health is fragile.
    My brother is delicate in health and needs rest.
    Mi hermano es delicado de salud y necesita descanso.
    That has nuances or subtle details.
    The artist used delicate colors in his painting.
    El artista utilizó colores delicados en su pintura.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'delicatus', meaning 'delicate' or 'elegant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a delicate situation
    To be in a complex or problematic situation.
    estar en una situación delicada
    to handle a delicate topic
    To deal with a matter that requires tact and care.
    manejar un tema delicado
    to have a delicate character
    To be sensitive or emotional.
    tener un carácter delicado

    Related Words

    delicacy
    Quality of being delicate; subtlety.
    delicadeza
    sensitive touch
    Sensitivity to certain situations or emotions.
    delicado sentido
    delicately
    In a delicate manner; with care or subtlety.
    delicadamente

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme sensitivity to criticism.
    Don't say that to him, he's very delicate and will get offended.
    No le digas eso, es muy delicado y se ofenderá.
    An intimate or sensitive situation.
    That conversation was very delicate, it's better not to repeat it.
    Esa conversación fue muy delicada, mejor no la repitas.