Spanish Conversation · Level 113
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Spanish word
diplomático
Pronunciation
IPA/diploˈmatiko/
Meaning
- adjectivediplomatic
Example
En situaciones tensas, sé diplomático con tus palabras.
In tense situations, be diplomatic with your words.
More examples
El jefe fue diplomático al explicar el problema.
The boss was diplomatic when explaining the problem.
Core concept
A calm negotiator smoothing a tense exchange.
Common phrases
ser diplomático
be diplomatic
un gesto diplomático
a diplomatic gesture
Similar words
tactuoso: Speaks cautiously with attention to others' feelings to avoid causing offense.
cortés: Acts with polite manners and courteous language in social interactions.
respetuoso: Shows respect for others' position and feelings through considerate behavior.
sutil: Conveys delicate shades of meaning through subtle, precise wording.
Definition in Spanish
Que actúa con tacto y prudencia en relaciones personales o internacionales; asimismo relativo a la diplomacia y a los representantes oficiales.
Word origin
From Greek diplōma 'folded document', passing into Latin and medieval use for official credentials and envoys and later describing the tactful conduct linked to diplomacy.
Usage tips
- As praise, 'ser diplomático' often signals politeness but can imply evasiveness, so with close friends it may read as overly indirect.
Other meanings
- diplomatnoun
Opposites
- francofrankadjective
- indiscretoindiscreetadjective
Related words
- diplomaciadiplomacynoun
- diplomáticamentediplomaticallyadverb