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delicacy in Portuguese

delicacy in Portuguese is delicadeza, iguaria, guloseima — delicacy means a rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.

delicacy in Portuguese

delicadeza
noun
The quality of being delicate.
iguaria
noun
Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
guloseima
noun
Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
fineza
noun
Fineness or elegance of construction or appearance.
fineza
noun
Refinement in taste or discrimination.
refinamento
noun
Refinement in taste or discrimination.

What does "delicacy" mean?

  1. noun A rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.
    "Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries."
  2. noun The quality of being delicate, fragile, or requiring careful handling.
    "The delicacy of the negotiations required a tactful approach."
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delicacy in a sentence

  • Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries.
  • The delicacy of the negotiations required a tactful approach.

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What is "delicacy" in Portuguese?

"delicacy" in Portuguese is delicadeza, iguaria, guloseima. delicacy means: A rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.

How do you use "delicacy" in a sentence?

Example: "Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries." In Portuguese, "delicacy" is delicadeza, iguaria, guloseima.

Are there other ways to say "delicacy" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "delicacy": delicadeza, iguaria, guloseima, fineza, refinamento.

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