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delgadez
[del-ga-DEZ]
noun
feminine
pl: delgadeces
thinness, slenderness
1.
The quality or state of being thin or slender in body
Her delgadez made her appear fragile.
A delgadez dela a fazia parecer frágil.
2.
Fineness or thinness of material or texture
The delgadez of the fabric allowed light to pass through.
A delgadez do tecido permitia que a luz passasse.
3.
Subtlety or refinement in expression or style
The delgadez of his arguments impressed the panel.
A delgadez de seus argumentos impressionou o painel.
Synonyms
finura
delicadeza
esbeltez
magreza
Antonyms
gordura
robustez
grossura
espessura
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
delgadez
Standard usage; also common 'magreza' for physical thinness
Portugal
delgadez
Standard usage; more formal and literary than colloquial
Spain
delgadez
Spanish origin; used in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
delgadez de talle - slenderness of waist
con delgadez - with subtlety or finesse
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