1. A skilled method or procedure that requires careful, precise, and gentle handling to be executed successfully
The surgeon employed a delicate technique to remove the tumor without damaging surrounding tissue.
O cirurgião empregou uma técnica delicada para remover o tumor sem danificar o tecido circundante.
2. A refined or subtle approach to accomplishing a task that demands sensitivity and finesse
Writing satire requires a delicate technique to avoid offending your audience.
Escrever sátira requer uma técnica delicada para evitar ofender seu público.