delicacy

US /ˈdel.ə.kə.si/
UK /ˈdel.ə.kə.si/
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delicadeza, sutileza

fineness or intricacy of texture or structure

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The delicacy of the lace was exquisite.
A delicadeza da renda era requintada.
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The artist captured the delicacy of the flower petals.
O artista capturou a delicadeza das pétalas da flor.
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finenessfragilityelegancesubtletyprecision
2.

iguaria, delicadeza

a rare and expensive food item

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Caviar is considered a great delicacy.
O caviar é considerado uma grande iguaria.
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The restaurant specializes in local delicacies.
O restaurante é especializado em iguarias locais.
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gourmet foodspecialtytreatrarebit
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fragilidade, delicadeza

the quality of being easily broken or damaged

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Handle the antique vase with great delicacy.
Manuseie o vaso antigo com grande delicadeza.
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The delicacy of the fabric made it prone to tearing.
A delicadeza do tecido o tornava propenso a rasgar.
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fragilityfrailtybrittlenessvulnerabilitytenderness
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sensibilidade, tato

sensitivity of feeling or response

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He handled the sensitive topic with great delicacy.
Ele lidou com o tópico sensível com grande delicadeza.
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The situation required diplomatic delicacy.
A situação exigia delicadeza diplomática.
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sensitivitytactdiscretionfinessesubtlety