delicacy

[US]/ˈdelɪkəsi/
[UK]/ˈdelɪkəsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Calidad exquisita o delicadeza; algo que requiere habilidad y destreza.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

savoring a local delicacy

saboreando una delicia local

enjoying a cultural delicacy

disfrutando de una delicia cultural

trying a new delicacy

probando una nueva delicia

delighting in a culinary delicacy

deleitando con una delicia culinaria

indulging in sweet delicacies

dándose un gusto con dulces delicias

preparing a gourmet delicacy

preparando una delicia gourmet

Real-world Examples

Now, you know those are a delicacy in lndia.

Ahora, ya sabes que son una exquisitez en la India.

Source: Friends Season 3

It became a popular delicacy just 30 years ago.

Se convirtió en una exquisitez popular hace solo 30 años.

Source: A Bite of China Season 1

So the boys have knocked up a delicacy from Middlesbrough.

Así que los chicos han preparado una exquisitez de Middlesbrough.

Source: Gourmet Base

That's another Spanish delicacy. Have you never heard of it? It is quite famous.

Esa es otra exquisitez española. ¿La has oído alguna vez? Es bastante famosa.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

An extreme environment brings with it delicacies and fine tastes.

Un entorno extremo trae consigo exquisiteces y sabores finos.

Source: CGTN

It also adds another delicacy to the Chinese New Year table.

También añade otra exquisitez a la mesa del Año Nuevo chino.

Source: CGTN

I know that's a delicacy in some parts of the world.

Sé que es una exquisitez en algunas partes del mundo.

Source: Celebrity's Daily Meal Plan (Bilingual Selection)

Considering they are a delicacy in Denver, they weren't exactly cheap.

Considerando que son una exquisitez en Denver, no eran exactamente baratos.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Gourmet Food

Food supplies are running low so the Korowai serve up a local delicacy.

Los suministros de alimentos se están agotando, así que los Korowai sirven una exquisitez local.

Source: Human Planet

These fungi are actually an expensive delicacy in some parts of the world.

Estos hongos son en realidad una exquisitez cara en algunas partes del mundo.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American April 2023 Compilation

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