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“tact” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/diploˈmaθja/

Example

Necesitas diplomacia para resolver ese malentendido.

You need tact to resolve that misunderstanding.

Illustration for diplomacia (tact)

How to say “tact” in Spanish

“Tact” in Spanish is diplomacia.

Two diplomats quietly exchanging sealed documents across a polished table.

Full entry for diplomacia: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with diplomacia

Actuó con diplomacia y evitó una discusión.

He acted with tact and avoided an argument.

Tips for using diplomacia

  • In everyday speech diplomacia often appears figuratively to mean personal tact, and phrases like 'tener diplomacia' praise someone's tactful way of handling others.

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