destreza

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English

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish destreza.

Noun

destreza (uncountable)

  1. A Spanish type of fencing (duelling sport).

Galician

Pronunciation

 
  • IPA(key): (standard) /desˈtɾeθa/
  • IPA(key): (seseo) /desˈtɾesa/

 
  • (standard) Rhymes: -eθa
  • (seseo) Rhymes: -esa

  • Hyphenation: des‧tre‧za

Noun

destreza f (plural destrezas)

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Portuguese

Etymology

From destro +‎ -eza.

Pronunciation

 

  • Rhymes: -ezɐ
  • Hyphenation: des‧tre‧za

Noun

destreza f (plural destrezas)

  1. dexterity (skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands)
  2. ability; prowess (a high level of capability or skill)
    Synonyms: perícia, habilidade, mestria

Spanish

Etymology

From diestro +‎ -eza. Compare Portuguese destreza, Catalan destresa, Italian destrezza.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Spain) /desˈtɾeθa/
  • IPA(key): (Latin America) /desˈtɾesa/
  • (Spain) Rhymes: -eθa
  • (Latin America) Rhymes: -esa
  • Syllabification: des‧tre‧za

Noun

destreza f (plural destrezas)

  1. dexterity
  2. skill, adroitness, prowess
    Synonyms: habilidad, facilidad

Descendants

  • → English: destreza

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