La subtilesa
Example: La subtilesa del seu argument va convèncer tothom a la reunió.
Definition
"La subtilesa" refers to the quality of being subtle, characterized by delicacy, refinement, and the ability to perceive or express fine distinctions. It often involves nuanced understanding or cleverness, as in the subtlety of an argument that convinces others through careful reasoning.
Etymology
The word "la subtilesa" originates from the Latin 'subtilitas', which means fineness or delicacy. It passed into Catalan through Old French 'subtilité'. Did you know? The root 'subtilis' in Latin literally means 'fine, thin, or delicate', which perfectly captures the essence of subtlety.
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"La subtilesa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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