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delicate

S2 W2

BrE /ˈdɛlɪkət/ AmE /ˈdɛlɪkət/

adjective en → es

1 FRAGILE [attributive, predicative] A2

easily broken or damaged

frágil, delicado

  • a delicate object

Collocations delicate porcelain · delicate glassware

  • Handle the vase with care, it's very delicate.

    Maneja el jarrón con cuidado, es muy frágil.

2 SENSITIVE [attributive, predicative] B1

requiring careful handling or treatment because of being easily upset or harmed

sensible, delicado

  • a delicate situation

Collocations delicate negotiations · delicate health

  • The issue is very delicate and needs to be handled carefully.

    El tema es muy sensible y necesita ser manejado con cuidado.

3 SUBTLE [attributive, predicative] B2

finely detailed or precise, especially in taste or smell

sutil, delicado

  • a delicate flavor

Collocations delicate perfume · delicate taste

  • The wine has a very delicate bouquet.

    El vino tiene un aroma muy delicado.

4 FINE [attributive, predicative] B1

very small or thin, especially in relation to the body

delicado, fino

  • a delicate frame

Collocations delicate features · delicate hands

  • She has a very delicate figure.

    Ella tiene una figura muy delicada.

5 COMPLEX [attributive, predicative] B2

requiring careful thought or consideration because of being complicated or difficult to understand

complejo, delicado

  • a delicate problem

Collocations delicate issues · delicate questions

  • The matter is very delicate and requires careful consideration.

    La cuestión es muy compleja y requiere una consideración cuidadosa.

6 GENTLE [attributive, predicative] B2

done with care or gentleness, especially in a medical context

suave, delicado

  • a delicate operation

Collocations delicate surgery · delicate treatment

  • The patient is undergoing a delicate procedure.

    El paciente está sometiéndose a un procedimiento delicado.

7 TENDER [attributive, predicative] B2

showing or feeling great care and kindness, especially towards someone who is weak or vulnerable

cuidadoso, tierno

  • a delicate touch

Collocations delicate care · delicate attention

  • She showed great delicacy in her dealings with the elderly patient.

    Ella mostró gran delicadeza en sus tratos con el paciente anciano.

8 DIPLOMATIC [attributive, predicative] C1

done or expressed in a way that avoids offending people, especially in politics or business

diplomático, delicado

  • a delicate negotiation

Collocations delicate diplomacy · delicate negotiations

  • The minister made a delicate statement about the situation.

    El ministro hizo un anuncio delicado sobre la situación.