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delicate(
deh
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lih
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kiht
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (intricate)
My grandmother crochets delicate lace doilies that she uses to decorate her house.Mi abuela hace a ganchillo delicados mantelitos de encaje con los que decora su casa.
The delicate flowers fell from the tree and covered the lawn in petals.Las flores delicadas se cayeron del árbol y cubrieron el césped con pétalos.
2. (fragile)
The room was full of delicate ornaments that Grandma didn't like the children to touch.La habitación estaba llena de adornos frágiles y a la abuela no le gustaba que los niños los tocaran.
b. delicado
Please be careful when you handle that lamp. It's very delicate.Por favor, ten cuidado cuando toques esa lámpara, es muy delicada.
a. delicado
You need to be tactful because the matter is very delicate.Hay que ser diplomático porque el asunto es muy delicado.
4. (tactful)
a. delicado
They asked Susana to mediate because of her delicate approach to these issues.Le pidieron a Diego que mediara entre ellos porque es delicada con estas cuestiones.
b. discreto
If you want to be a good leader, you have to be humble and delicate with the people under you.Si quieres ser un buen líder, tienes que ser humilde y discreto con tus subordinados.
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