delicate in Latin
delicate in Latin is tener, delicatus, dēlicātus — delicate means easily damaged and needing careful handling.
delicate in Latin
tener
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
delicatus
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
dēlicātus
Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
What does "delicate" mean?
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adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
"The vase is extremely delicate, so wrap it well before shipping."
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adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
"Discussing the layoffs is a delicate subject in the office right now."
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adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.
"The dish had a delicate balance of ginger and lime."
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delicate in a sentence
- The vase is extremely delicate, so wrap it well before shipping.
- Discussing the layoffs is a delicate subject in the office right now.
- The dish had a delicate balance of ginger and lime.
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What is "delicate" in Latin?
"delicate" in Latin is tener, delicatus, dēlicātus. delicate means: Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
How do you use "delicate" in a sentence?
Example: "The vase is extremely delicate, so wrap it well before shipping." In Latin, "delicate" is tener, delicatus, dēlicātus.
Are there other ways to say "delicate" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "delicate": tener, delicatus, dēlicātus.
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