Delikado (en. Delicate)
de-li-ka-do
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
A characteristic or state that indicates low tolerance or easy to break.
The delicate situation requires careful thinking.
Ang delikadong sitwasyon ay nangangailangan ng maingat na pag-iisip.
Something that requires careful handling or treatment.
This is a delicate project that needs to be handled well.
Ito ay isang delikadong proyekto na dapat ayusin ng mabuti.
A term often used in the context of danger or complications.
Due to the delicate condition of her health, she needs to be monitored.
Dahil sa delikadong kalagayan ng kanyang kalusugan, kailangan siyang bantayan.
Etymology
Spanish: delicate
Common Phrases and Expressions
the situation is delicate
The situation is high-risk or dangerous.
delikado ang sitwasyon
delicate conversation
A topic that should be handled carefully in conversation due to potential misunderstandings.
delikadong usapan
Related Words
danger
A condition that exposes a person or thing to a higher possibility of harm or danger.
panganib
careful
Should be done with emphasis on caution or avoiding mistakes.
maingat
Slang Meanings
dangerous in the situation
This fight is dangerous, we need to be careful.
Delikado na itong laban, kailangan nating maging maingat.
risky state
The state of our project is risky, we might not meet the deadline.
Delikado ang estado ng ating proyekto, baka hindi tayo makapagpasa sa deadline.
dangerous for one's life
That might be dangerous for life, let's call for help.
Baka delikado sa buhay yan, tumawag na tayo ng tulong.