delicacy
gb/dˈɛlɪkəsi/ us/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
B1
Inglês
~ 4700
ínyencség, csemege, törékenység, finomság, tapintat
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
[someone] enjoys [a delicacy]
Truffles are considered a delicacy in many countries.
A szarvasgombát sok országban ínyencségnek tartják.
In Japan, fugu fish is a delicacy prepared by licensed chefs.
Japánban a fugu olyan ínyencség, amelyet engedéllyel rendelkező szakácsok készítenek el.
Caviar is a delicacy often served at high-end parties.
The restaurant is famous for a delicacy made from rare mushrooms.
Exemplos para estudantes
Chocolate cake is my favorite delicacy.
A csokoládétorta a kedvenc csemegém.
Sushi is a delicacy in many places.
A szusi sok helyen ínyencségnek számít.
That cheese is a delicacy from France.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicacy' with 'delicateness', which refers to being fragile or gentle.
Significado
A rare or special food item
Colocações
local delicacy
|rare delicacy
|seafood delicacy
|exotic delicacy
|culinary delicacy
Sinônimos
treat (Less formal and can refer to any enjoyable food, not necessarily rare or expensive.)
|
luxury (Emphasizes the high value or exclusivity, not limited to food.)
Antônimos
staple (A basic food eaten regularly, not rare or luxurious.)
Temas
food
|culture
|luxury
|food_drink
Definição
A special food that is hard to find or costs a lot of money.
A food that is rare, expensive, or considered especially desirable and luxurious.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
2
törékenység
B2
finomság
B1
Padrão de uso:
the delicacy of [something]
The delicacy of the antique vase required careful handling.
Az antik váza törékenysége miatt óvatosan kellett bánni vele.
She admired the delicacy of the lace curtains.
Csodálta a csipkefüggönyök finomságát.
The watchmaker worked with great care due to the delicacy of the parts.
Exemplos para estudantes
The vase has great delicacy.
A váza rendkívül törékeny.
We must be careful with the delicacy of this glass.
Óvatosan kell bánnunk ezzel a törékeny pohárral.
The flower shows its delicacy in the wind.
Significado
The state of being fragile or sensitive
Colocações
delicacy of the fabric
|delicacy of the glass
|delicacy of the flowers
Sinônimos
fragility (Direct synonym but slightly more common in physical contexts.)
Antônimos
durability (Opposite quality, meaning ability to withstand damage.)
Temas
properties
|materials
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The state of being easy to break or harm.
The quality of being easily damaged, broken, or affected; fragility.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
3
tapintat
B2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] shows delicacy in [situation]
He handled the negotiations with great delicacy.
Nagy tapintattal kezelte a tárgyalásokat.
The doctor spoke with delicacy when giving the diagnosis.
Az orvos tapintatosan beszélt, amikor közölte a diagnózist.
Such matters require delicacy and discretion.
Exemplos para estudantes
She spoke with great delicacy.
Nagy tapintattal beszélt.
He showed delicacy when talking to her.
Tapintatos volt, amikor beszélt vele.
We need to act with delicacy in this matter.
Significado
Sensitivity in handling situations or feelings
Colocações
handle with delicacy
|show great delicacy
|political delicacy
Sinônimos
tact (Emphasizes diplomacy and appropriateness in speech and action.)
|
sensitivity (More general term for awareness of others' feelings.)
Antônimos
insensitivity (Lack of awareness or care for others' feelings.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Definição
Careful and kind behavior so you do not upset someone or cause trouble.
Skill and sensitivity in dealing with people, situations, or problems without causing offense or harm.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
delicacy
AFI
GB/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
US/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
Sílabas e tonicidade
del - ic - acy (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: delicacy
- Plural: delicacies, delicacy
Família de palavras
Forms
delicacies
noun
Core family
delicate
adjective A2
delicately
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate
adjective
Expressões
a local delicacy
1/ə lˈoʊkəl dˈɛlɪkəsi/
fixed phrase
Special food from a region
A food that is special and traditional in one place.
Exemplos
- Fried insects are a local delicacy in some regions.
- This cheese is a local delicacy from the mountains.
handle with delicacy
1/hˈændəl wˈɪθ dˈɛlɪkəsi/
fixed phrase
Treat carefully to avoid harm or offense
To be very careful when dealing with something or someone.
Exemplos
- These negotiations must be handled with delicacy.
- He handled the fragile package with delicacy.