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delicacies

[/ˈdɛlɪkəsiz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural; singular: delicacy)
iguarias, delicadezas
1. Foods that are considered rare, exotic, or of high quality; culinary treats
The restaurant served various delicacies from around the world.
O restaurante serviu várias iguarias de diferentes partes do mundo.
2. Items requiring careful or sensitive handling; things of a delicate or fragile nature
The antique collection contained several delicacies that needed proper storage.
A coleção de antiguidades continha várias delicadezas que precisavam de armazenamento adequado.
3. Sensitivity or tactfulness in dealing with difficult matters
She handled the situation with great delicacy and diplomacy.
Ela tratou a situação com grande delicadeza e diplomacia.
Synonyms
delightstreatsspecialtiestidbitsviandsdainties
Antonyms
staplesbasicscommonalities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
iguarias, petiscos
Commonly used in culinary contexts
São Paulo
iguarias, especiarias
Often used in food and wine discussions
Portugal
iguarias, especiarias
More formal usage in gastronomic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a delicacy to the palate
fine delicacies
culinary delicacies
rare delicacies
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