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    Discreción (en. Discretion)

    /diskreˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Quality of a person who acts with care and knows how to keep secrets.
    His discretion has earned him the trust of all his friends.
    Su discreción le ha ganado la confianza de todos sus amigos.
    The ability to make decisions or act according to one's own judgment.
    He nuanced his response at the discretion of his superiors.
    Matizó su respuesta a discreción de sus superiores.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'discretione', which means 'differentiation or separation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak with discretion
    To communicate something in a reserved and careful manner.
    hablar con discreción
    to have discretion
    To act prudently in sensitive situations.
    tener discreción
    to use discretion
    To make preventive or reserved decisions based on the context.
    usar discreción

    Related Words

    prudence
    Quality of acting with care and sensibility.
    prudencia
    reserved
    A person who keeps their thoughts and emotions private.
    reservado
    tactic
    Method or strategy used to achieve a goal discreetly.
    táctica

    Slang Meanings

    Keeping secrets
    That information is for your discretion only.
    Esa información es solo para tu discreción.
    Prudent in adornments
    She always chooses clothes with discretion, without being ostentatious.
    Ella siempre elige ropa con discreción, sin ser ostentosa.