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Definição e significado de "delicate"em inglês

delicate
01

delicado, fino

small and attractive in shape, structure, or appearance
delicate definition and meaning
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The delicate ballerina moved across the stage with grace and precision, captivating the audience with her elegant movements.
A delicada bailarina moveu-se pelo palco com graça e precisão, cativando o público com seus movimentos elegantes.
She had delicate features, with porcelain skin and soft, doe-like eyes that gave her an ethereal beauty.
Ela tinha traços delicados, com pele de porcelana e olhos suaves e parecidos com os de um veado que lhe davam uma beleza etérea.
02

frágil, delicado

easily harmed or destroyed
delicate definition and meaning
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The delicate flowers wilted in the hot sun.
As flores delicadas murcharam sob o sol quente.
Handle the delicate china teacups with care to avoid chipping.
Manuseie as xícaras de chá de porcelana delicadas com cuidado para evitar lascar.
03

delicado, frágil

fine or intricate in texture, structure, or design
delicate definition and meaning
example
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Delicate embroidery adorned the gown.
The watch mechanism is delicate and precise.
04

easily hurt or offended

example
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She 's delicate about criticism of her work.
He has a delicate temperament.
05

hard to handle and requiring great sensitivity

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Negotiating the ceasefire was a delicate task.
Handling delicate matters requires diplomacy.
06

capable of detecting or measuring very small differences or changes precisely

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The scale is delicate enough to measure grams.
The instrument is delicate and highly sensitive.
07

delicado, sutil

(of food or drinks) light and subtle in flavor or texture
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The chef prepared a delicate soufflé that melted in the mouth.
O chef preparou um soufflé delicado que derretia na boca.
The delicate flavors of the herbal tea complemented the dessert perfectly.
Os sabores delicados do chá de ervas complementaram perfeitamente a sobremesa.

Árvore Lexical

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