delicado

Portuguese

/ˌde.li.ˈka.du/, /ˌde.li.ˈka.do/, /ˌdɨ.li.ˈka.ðu/

adj
Definitions
  • delicate easily damaged
  • delicate characterized by a fine structure or thin lines
  • refined showing or having good feelings

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dēlicātus (delicate, charming, delightful).

Origin

Latin

dēlicātus

Gloss

delicate, charming, delightful

Kanji

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