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delicate handling
[ˈdɛlɪkət ˈhændlɪŋ]
noun phrase
manuseio delicado
1.
careful and gentle treatment of something fragile or sensitive
This artwork requires delicate handling to avoid damage.
Esta obra de arte requer manuseio delicado para evitar danos.
2.
tactful and sensitive approach to a difficult or sensitive matter
The situation required delicate handling to prevent further conflict.
A situação exigiu um tratamento delicado para evitar mais conflitos.
Synonyms
gentle handling
careful treatment
tactful approach
sensitive management
cautious handling
Antonyms
rough handling
careless treatment
heavy-handed approach
insensitive management
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manuseio delicado
Most commonly used variant in Brazil
São Paulo
manuseio delicado / tratamento delicado
Both terms are equally used in business and technical contexts
Portugal
manuseamento delicado
Portuguese variant uses 'manuseamento' instead of 'manuseio'
Related Idioms & Phrases
handle with kid gloves
tread lightly
walk on eggshells
touch and go
usar a mão leve
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