Spanish Conversation · Level 77
60 words
Spanish word
diplomacia
Pronunciation
IPA/diploˈmaθja/
Meaning
- feminine nountact
Example
Necesitas diplomacia para resolver ese malentendido.
You need tact to resolve that misunderstanding.
More examples
Actuó con diplomacia y evitó una discusión.
He acted with tact and avoided an argument.
Core concept
Two diplomats quietly exchanging sealed documents across a polished table.
Common phrases
actuar con diplomacia
act with tact
mostrar diplomacia
show tact
falta de diplomacia
lack of tact
Similar words
tacto: Chooses words and behavior carefully to avoid offending others.
negociación: Adjusts differing opinions and interests through discussion to reach an agreement.
cortesía: Uses polite words and manners to show respect for others.
trato: Interacts with others in a particular way in social or professional situations.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de técnicas y habilidades para gestionar las relaciones entre países y negociar acuerdos con tacto.
Word origin
From Greek διπλωμα meaning 'folded document' through medieval Latin diploma and French diplomatie, the word came to mean the practice of official negotiation.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech diplomacia often appears figuratively to mean personal tact, and phrases like 'tener diplomacia' praise someone's tactful way of handling others.
Other meanings
- diplomacynoun
Opposites
- franquezafranknessnoun
- confrontaciónconfrontationnoun
Related words
- diplomáticodiplomaticadjective
- diplomáticamentediplomaticallyadverb