Spanish Conversation · Level 92
60 words
Spanish word
fineza
Pronunciation
IPA/fiˈneθa/
Meaning
- feminine nounpoliteness
Example
Aprecio la fineza con la que me trató.
I appreciate the politeness with which he treated me.
More examples
Respondió con fineza a la crítica.
He responded with politeness to the criticism.
Core concept
Tactful consideration.
Common phrases
con fineza
with politeness
falta de fineza
lack of politeness
responder con fineza
respond with politeness
Similar words
cortesía: Formal politeness rooted in courtesy and proper social manners.
consideración: Consideration of someone's perspective and feelings that shapes considerate choices.
tacto: Skill in handling sensitive situations, avoiding offense through careful wording.
gentileza: Gentle, courteous behavior that expresses kindness in tone and manner.
Definition in Spanish
Manera de comportarse con delicadeza y respeto que muestra consideración hacia los demás.
Word origin
Derived from the adjective fino ('fine, delicate') and the suffix -eza, it names the quality of being tactful and considerate.
Usage tips
- Unlike amabilidad or buen trato, fineza highlights subtle, attentive behavior and appears more in formal compliments or requests than in casual speech.
Other meanings
- kindnessnoun
Opposites
- groseríarudenessnoun
- descortesíadiscourtesynoun
Related words
- finorefinedadjective
- finurarefinementnoun