delicacy

la delicadeza

el manjar

delicacy(

deh

lih

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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (fineness)

a. la delicadeza

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

The statue was carved with the utmost delicacy.La estatua estaba tallada con la máxima delicadeza.

2. (choice food)

a. el manjar

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

Boiled sheep's heads are a delicacy in South Africa.Las cabezas de oveja cocidas son un manjar en Sudáfrica.

b. la exquisitez

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

Fried okra is considered a delicacy by many Americans.Muchos americanos consideran la ocra frita una exquisitez.

3. (difficulty)

a. lo delicado

Given the delicacy of the situation, I think we should hire a professional negotiator.Dado lo delicado de la situación, creo que deberíamos contratar a un negociador profesional.

4. (fragility)

a. la fragilidad

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

The delicacy of the jellyfish's tendrils belies the threat they present.La fragilidad de los tentáculos de la medusa oculta la amenaza que representan.

5. (tact)

a. la delicadeza

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

The candidate lacked delicacy in dealing with questions from reporters.Al candidato le faltó delicadeza al responder a las preguntas de los reporteros.

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