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delicate fruit

[ˈdɛlɪkət fruːt]
nounpl: delicate fruits
fruta delicada
1. A fruit that is fragile, easily damaged, or requires careful handling during transport and storage
Berries are considered delicate fruits and should be handled with care.
Frutas vermelhas são consideradas frutas delicadas e devem ser manuseadas com cuidado.
2. A fruit with a subtle, refined, or mild flavor
The delicate fruit notes in this wine complement the seafood perfectly.
As notas delicadas de fruta neste vinho complementam perfeitamente o fruto do mar.
Synonyms
fragile fruittender fruitsoft fruit
Antonyms
hardy fruitrobust fruittough fruit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fruta delicada
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
fruta frágil
Alternative term emphasizing fragility
Portugal
fruta delicada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

handle with kid gloves (tratar com delicadeza)
fragile goods (mercadorias frágeis)
tender loving care (cuidado carinhoso)
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