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Etymology

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Borrowed from Spanish destreza.

Noun

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destreza (uncountable)

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

Galician

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (standard) /desˈtɾeθa/ [d̪es̺ˈt̪ɾe.θɐ]
  • IPA(key): (seseo) /desˈtɾesa/ [d̪esˈt̪ɾe.sɐ]

 

  • Hyphenation: des‧tre‧za

Noun

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destreza f (plural destrezas)

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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From destro +‎ -eza.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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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

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (Spain) /desˈtɾeθa/ [d̪esˈt̪ɾe.θa]
  • IPA(key): (Latin America, Philippines) /desˈtɾesa/ [d̪esˈt̪ɾe.sa]
  • Audio (Venezuela):(file)
  • Rhymes: -eθa
  • Rhymes: -esa
  • Syllabification: des‧tre‧za

Noun

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destreza f (plural destrezas)

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

Descendants

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  • English: destreza

Further reading

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