/deliˈkaðo/
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Translation
delicate, fragile, sensitive
Word origin
From Latin delicatus ('giving pleasure, dainty, tender'), related to deliciae ('delight').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- delicatus
- English cognates
- delicate, delicious
Grammar
Femininedelicada
Masc pluraldelicados
Fem pluraldelicadas
Examples
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This glass is very delicate, be careful.
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We are facing a delicate political situation.
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She has very sensitive skin and burns in the sun.
, hablarlo .
It is a sensitive subject, it would be better to discuss it in private.
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The flowers have a delicate scent.
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