fineza

Portuguese

Etymology

From fino (thin; fine) +‎ -eza (-ness).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fiˈne.zɐ/

Noun

fineza f (plural finezas)

  1. thinness (state of being thin)
    Synonyms: estreiteza, finura
    Antonyms: espessura, grossura
  2. slenderness (state of being slender)
    Synonyms: delgadeza, esbelteza, magreza
    Antonym: obesidade
  3. finesse (property of having grace, elegance, skill, or balance)
    Synonyms: delicadeza, elegância, finesse, requinte
  4. a favour owed to someone
  5. suavity (quality of being sweet or pleasing to the mind)
    Synonyms: brandura, suavidade
  6. (of metals and gems) purity (state or degree of being pure)
    Synonym: pureza
    Antonym: impuridade

Spanish

Etymology

From fino +‎ -eza.

Pronunciation

Noun

fineza f (plural finezas)

  1. act of kindness
  2. compliment
    Synonym: cumplido
  3. delicacy, finesse
    Synonym: delicadeza

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