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tact in Spanish

tact in Spanish is tacto, mano izquierda, tiento — tact means skill in dealing with people or delicate situations without causing offense, even when being honest.

tact in Spanish

tacto
noun
Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing. [from early 19th c.]
mano izquierda
noun
Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing. [from early 19th c.]
tiento
noun
Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing. [from early 19th c.]

What does "tact" mean?

  1. noun Skill in dealing with people or delicate situations without causing offense, even when being honest.
    "She handled the layoffs with remarkable tact."

tact in a sentence

  • She handled the layoffs with remarkable tact.
  • It takes tact to tell a friend their idea won't work.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tact" in Spanish?

"tact" in Spanish is tacto, mano izquierda, tiento. tact means: Skill in dealing with people or delicate situations without causing offense, even when being honest.

How do you use "tact" in a sentence?

Example: "She handled the layoffs with remarkable tact." In Spanish, "tact" is tacto, mano izquierda, tiento.

Are there other ways to say "tact" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "tact": tacto, mano izquierda, tiento.

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