Detalle (en. Detail)

/deˈtaʎe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Concrete element that is part of a set.
She paid attention to every detail of the design.
Ella prestó atención a cada detalle del diseño.
Thing that is mentioned, considered, or taken into account.
The detail of the contract is very important.
El detalle del contrato es muy importante.
Small part or aspect of something that may be important.
I always find a detail that improves the presentation.
Siempre encuentro un detalle que mejora la presentación.

Etymology

From Latin 'detailed', participle of 'detaliare', which means to divide.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a detail
to explain something in a specific manner.
dar un detalle
to pay attention to the details
to pay attention to the small aspects.
cuidar los detalles
without detail
in a general or summarized manner.
sin detalle

Related Words

technical detail
precise information about a technical aspect.
detalle técnico
aesthetic detail
considerations about the appearance or beauty of something.
detalle estético
personal detail
specific information about a person.
detalle personal

Slang Meanings

To inform about something specific.
I gave a detail of the plan that we will follow.
Le di un detalle del plan que seguiremos.
Whim or special gift.
I made a detail for her birthday.
Le hice un detalle por su cumpleaños.