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dainty

/ˈdeɪnti/

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noun

Una exquisitez, una delicia

A delicacy (in taste).

Examples :

"The chef's new dish, a delicate soup with wild mushrooms, was a dainty. "

El nuevo plato del chef, una delicada sopa con setas silvestres, era una exquisitez.

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noun

Estima, honor

Esteem, honour.

Examples :

"Context: We're aiming to show "dainty" used as a noun meaning "esteem" or "honor". This is a less common usage, so the sentence needs to be clear. Sentence: "Showing respect and dainty to our elders is an important tradition in our family." "

Mostrar estima y honor a nuestros mayores es una tradición importante en nuestra familia.

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noun

Galleta fina, pastelito

(Prairies and northwestern Ontario) A fancy cookie, pastry, or square, typically homemade, served at a social event (usually plural).

Examples :

"The teacher brought in a plate of dainty for the class party. "

La maestra trajo un plato de pastelitos para la fiesta de la clase.

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noun

Cariño, amor

An affectionate term of address.

Examples :

""My dainty, you've been working so hard on your project." "

Cariño, has estado trabajando muy duro en tu proyecto.

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adjective

Excelente, valioso, fino

Excellent; valuable, fine.

Examples :

"The antique tea set was a dainty piece, meticulously crafted and worth a considerable sum. "

El juego de té antiguo era una pieza excelente, meticulosamente elaborada y con un valor considerable.

quality style appearance

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adjective

Delicado, elegante

Elegant; delicately small and pretty.

Examples :

"The little girl wore a dainty, lace dress to the school play. "

La niña pequeña llevaba un delicado vestido de encaje para la obra de teatro escolar.

appearance style quality

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adjective

Delicado, melindroso

Fastidious and fussy, especially when eating.

Examples :

"My toddler is so dainty; she refuses to eat anything that isn't perfectly cut into tiny pieces and arranged on her plate. "

Mi niño pequeño es tan melindroso; se niega a comer cualquier cosa que no esté perfectamente cortada en trozos pequeños y colocada en su plato.

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