El detalle
Example: El detalle de la pintura es muy bonito y colorido.
Definition
"El detalle" refers to a small and often important feature or element of something, such as a painting, object, or situation. It highlights the finer points that contribute to the overall impression or understanding, often emphasizing intricacy or careful attention.
Etymology
The Spanish phrase "el detalle" comes from the Old French word 'detail,' which originated from the Latin 'dettaglio,' meaning a fragment or small piece. Did you know that "detalle" originally implied something broken off from a larger whole, which fits well with its meaning as a small, distinct feature?
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"El detalle" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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