delicado — meaning in English

English meaning

• dainty adjective Delicate, small, and pretty in an elegant way.
• delicate adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
• frail adjective Physically weak or delicate, especially due to age or illness.
• sensitive adj Easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.

Senses

delicado is used for these senses in English:

• dainty Elegant; delicately small and pretty.
• frail Easily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish.
• sensitive (of an issue, topic, etc.) Capable of offending, upsetting, or hurting.

dainty — full definition

1. adjective Delicate, small, and pretty in an elegant way.
2. adjective Fussy or overly particular, especially about food.
3. noun A small, delicious treat or delicacy.

delicate — full definition

1. adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
2. adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
3. adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.

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