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/deˈtaʎe/ ES
/deˈtaʝe/ MX
Translation
detail; a nice gesture
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Word origin
From French détail, from détailler ('to cut into pieces'), based on tailler ('to cut'). The same root gives English 'detail' and 'tailor'.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- detail
- English cognates
- detail, tailor
Grammar
Examples
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I like to take care of every detail of my work.
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Tell me the details of what happened last night.
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Bringing flowers was a very nice gesture.
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The painting has an astonishing level of detail.
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I do not remember all the details of the meeting.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 12: detalle, unidad, empresa and 7 more words.