delicadeza
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la delicadeza(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. fineness
La delicadeza del vestido lo hacía inapropiado para usarlo en la finca.The fineness of the dress made it inappropriate to wear it at the farm.
b. softness
Luisa se pasa el día acariciando a su bebé porque le encanta la delicadeza de su piel.Luisa spends the day caressing her baby because she loves the softness of his skin.
c. delicacy
El pintor captó perfectamente la delicadeza y dulzura de las facciones de la modelo.The painter perfectly captured the delicacy and sweetness of the model's features.
2. (tenderness)
a. gentleness
La enfermera colocó al paciente en su cama con gran delicadeza.The nurse placed the patient in his bed with great gentleness.
a. delicacy
Los padres le explicaron al niño, con mucha delicadeza, que se iban a separar.The parents explained to the child, with great delicacy, that they were getting a divorce.
b. tact
Deberías tener más delicadeza al hablar de sentimientos conmigo.You should have more tact when talking with me about feelings.
4. (courtesy)
a. care
El profesor explicó el complicado tema con mucha delicadeza.The teacher explained the complex topic with great care.
b. attentiveness
Mis padres muestran una gran delicadeza cuando hay invitados en casa.My parents show great attentiveness when they have guests in the house.
a. delicacy
La delicadeza de este tratado internacional requiere que nuestro país envíe negociadores expertos.The delicacy of this international treaty requires our county to send expert negotiators.
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