Finezas (en. Subtleties)

/fiˈneθas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Delicate or subtle aspect of something.
The subtleties of the painting are appreciated at first glance.
Las finezas de la pintura se aprecian a simple vista.
Courtesy or politeness in dealings.
His finesse in speaking surprised everyone.
Sus finezas al hablar sorprendieron a todos.
Subtle details that acquire great importance.
The intricacies in the design of the jewel make it unique.
Las finezas en el diseño de la joya la hacen única.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'finesa', which relates to delicacy and subtlety.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fineness and finesse
Referring to the ability to handle situations with elegance.
finura y fineza
there are no niceties in the deal
Indicates that something is direct and without subtleties.
no hay finezas en el trato
finesse of the language
Refers to the subtleties and details of language use.
finezas del lenguaje

Related Words

delicacy
Quality of being delicate or fine.
delicadeza
subtlety
Ability to notice or express subtle details.
sutileza
courtesy
Kind and respectful attitude.
cortesía

Slang Meanings

Act of trying to impress with pretensions.
That guy always acts with his fancies to attract attention.
Ese tipo siempre anda con sus finezas para llamar la atención.
Affected or overly polite behavior.
I don't like that person's pretensions, they are very fake.
No me gustan las finezas de esa persona, es muy falsa.