exquisite

BrE /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ AmE /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

adjective en → es

1 BEAUTIFUL [attributive / predicative] B2

very beautiful or perfect in a way that is very pleasing to the senses, especially sight and touch

exquisito, hermoso, bello

  • an exquisite piece of art

Collocations exquisite taste · exquisite craftsmanship

  • The painting was an exquisite example of Renaissance art.

    El cuadro era un ejemplo exquisito del arte renacentista.

2 REFINED [attributive / predicative] C1

very delicate or refined, especially in taste or feeling

exquisito, delicado, refinado

  • an exquisite sense of humor

Collocations exquisite sensitivity · exquisite manners

  • She has an exquisite sense of humor.

    Ella tiene un sentido del humor exquisito.

3 PAINFUL [attributive / predicative] C1

causing great pain or suffering; very severe

excruciante, agudo, intenso

  • an exquisite pain

Collocations exquisite agony · exquisite torture

  • The patient was suffering from an exquisite pain.

    El paciente estaba sufriendo un dolor exquisito.