detallista
/detaˈʝista/
The English phrase "detail oriented" is translated into Spanish as detallista.
The term detallista is used to describe a person who pays close attention to all small parts of a task to ensure accuracy. Interestingly, it can also describe someone who is generous with small gifts or presents.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word plural, you simply add an 's' to form detallistas.
How do you pronounce it?
/detaˈʝista/
What mistakes should you avoid?
If you want to describe someone who is careful and attentive to details, you may also use the word Cuidadoso/a.
Did you know?
- In a commercial context, a detallista is not a precise person but a 'retailer' or 'shopkeeper' who sells goods in small quantities.
- The word detallista shares a root with the English word 'tailor' through the Old French word taillier, meaning 'to cut'.
- Because detallista can mean both 'meticulous' and 'thoughtful with gifts', calling a partner detallista is one of the most common romantic compliments in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Juan es un empleado muy detallistaJuan is a very detail-oriented employee
- Ella es una persona muy cuidadosa y orientada a los detallesShe is a very careful and detail-oriented person
- Es un arquitecto pulcro y orientado a los detallesHe is a neat and detail-oriented architect
- Es una persona muy detallista en su trabajo.He/she is a very detail-oriented person in their work.
- Ella es muy detallista con su trabajo.She is very detail oriented with her work.
- Necesitamos a alguien detallista para este puesto.We need someone detail oriented for this position.
- Mi jefe es bastante detallista.My boss is quite detail oriented.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing a new job opportunity.
- Lucía¿Crees que soy demasiado detallista?Do you think I am too detail oriented?
- MateoNo, ser detallista es una gran ventaja.No, being detail oriented is a great advantage.
- LucíaEspero que a la empresa le guste.I hope the company likes it.
- MateoSeguro que sí, Lucía.I'm sure they will, Lucía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry detallista, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries detallista, CC BY-SA 4.0.
