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delicate in Spanish

delicate in Spanish is delicado — delicate means easily damaged and needing careful handling.

delicate in Spanish

delicado
adj
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.

What does "delicate" mean?

  1. adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
    "The vase is extremely delicate, so wrap it well before shipping."
  2. adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
    "Discussing the layoffs is a delicate subject in the office right now."
  3. adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.
    "The dish had a delicate balance of ginger and lime."

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 Spanish?

"delicate" in Spanish is delicado. 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 Spanish, "delicate" is delicado.

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