What is the Spanish word for "finesse"?

Learn how to say "finesse" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

finesse

Spanish

delicadeza

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Alternative translations of "finesse"

destreza
tacto
habilidad
finura

Examples of how to use "finesse" in Spanish

English
She handled the situation with great finesse.
Spanish
Ella manejó la situación con gran delicadeza.
English
She handled the situation with quiet finesse.
Spanish
Ella manejó la situación con delicadeza silenciosa.
English
You need finesse to play that instrument.
Spanish
Necesitas delicadeza para tocar ese instrumento.
English
The chef used great finesse when plating.
Spanish
El chef utilizó mucha delicadeza al emplatar.
English
He answered the question with surprising finesse.
Spanish
Él respondió a la pregunta con una delicadeza sorprendente.

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