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delicado

delicate

adjective deh-lee-KAH-doh Less Common

Also means

sensitive

Usage Note

Delicado spans physical fragility (tela delicada, delicate fabric), emotional sensitivity (persona delicada, touchy person), and a tricky or sensitive situation (un asunto delicado, a sensitive matter). It also carries a positive connotation of refinement or subtlety in food and art. Do not confuse with débil (weak) or frágil (fragile/breakable).

Examples

"Es un tema delicado que hay que tratar con cuidado."

Natural Translation

It's a sensitive issue that needs to be handled carefully.

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