delicacy

US /ˈdel.ə.kə.si/
UK /ˈdel.ə.kə.si/
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1.

delicadeza, finura

fineness or intricacy of texture or structure

:
The delicacy of the lace was exquisite.
La delicadeza del encaje era exquisita.
The artist captured the delicacy of the flower petals.
El artista capturó la delicadeza de los pétalos de la flor.
2.

delicadeza, manjar

a rare and expensive food item

:
Caviar is considered a great delicacy.
El caviar se considera una gran delicadeza.
The restaurant specializes in local delicacies.
El restaurante se especializa en delicadezas locales.
3.

fragilidad, delicadeza

the quality of being easily broken or damaged

:
Handle the antique vase with great delicacy.
Manipule el jarrón antiguo con gran delicadeza.
The delicacy of the fabric made it prone to tearing.
La delicadeza de la tela la hacía propensa a rasgarse.
4.

sensibilidad, tacto

sensitivity of feeling or response

:
He handled the sensitive topic with great delicacy.
Manejó el tema delicado con gran delicadeza.
The situation required diplomatic delicacy.
La situación requería delicadeza diplomática.