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toque gentil

[TOH-kuh jen-CHEE]
nounmasculinepl: toques gentis
gentle touch
1. A soft, delicate physical contact or touch
She gave the baby a gentle touch on the cheek.
Ela deu um toque gentil na bochecha do bebê.
2. A subtle or refined manner of handling something
The artist applied the final details with a gentle touch.
O artista aplicou os detalhes finais com um toque gentil.
3. A tactful or sensitive approach in dealing with people or situations
You need a gentle touch when discussing sensitive topics.
Você precisa de um toque gentil ao discutir assuntos delicados.
Synonyms
toque suavetoque delicadotoque levecarícia
Antonyms
toque bruscotoque ásperotoque violento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
toque gentil
Common usage across Brazil
Portugal
toque delicado
Preferred alternative in European Portuguese
São Paulo
toque suave
Alternative expression commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter o toque de midas - to have the Midas touch
dar o toque final - to put the finishing touch
um toque de classe - a touch of class
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