detallado
/detaˈʝado/
The English phrase 'detailing' can be expressed in Spanish as detallado.
To perform the actual act of detailing, use the verb detallar. If you wish to describe the quality or state of being detailed, use the formal noun Minuciosidad.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, detallado must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use detallada for feminine singular nouns, detallados for masculine plural nouns and detalladas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/detaˈʝado/
Did you know?
- In a retail context, the word detallista refers to a 'retailer' or 'shopkeeper', coming from the same root as detallar because they sell items in small 'details' or quantities.
- The word detalle can refer to a small, insignificant detail, but it is also frequently used to mean a 'kind gesture' or a 'thoughtful act' toward someone.
- In Spanish, if you want to say someone is 'detail-oriented', you wouldn't just say they are 'detallado', but often describe them as having 'ojo para los detalles' (an eye for details).
Examples in context
- Necesitamos un informe detallado sobre el proyecto.We need a detailed report on the project.
- Por favor, necesito una descripción exhaustiva de los requisitos del trabajo.Please provide me with a detailed description of the job requirements.
- Valoro tu minuciosidad en la preparación de los informes.I appreciate your attention to detail in preparing the reports.
- Por favor, dame un desglose de los gastos.Please give me a breakdown of the expenses.
- Necesito una explicación detallada sobre cómo funciona este dispositivo.I need a detailed explanation of how this device works.
- Por favor, detalla el proceso paso a paso.Please detail the process step by step.
- Te pido que describas minuciosamente el producto en el informe.I ask that you describe the product meticulously in the report.
- Es necesario pormenorizar los aspectos más relevantes del informe.It is necessary to detail the most relevant aspects of the report.
- Me gustaría que me explicaras pormenorizadamente cómo llegaste a esa conclusión.I would like you to explain to me in great detail how you reached that conclusion.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a project at work.
- ElenaMateo, ¿tienes el presupuesto detallado?Mateo, do you have the detailed budget?
- MateoSí, Elena, lo terminé esta mañana.Yes, Elena, I finished it this morning.
- ElenaPerfecto, envíame el archivo ahora.Perfect, send me the file now.
- MateoClaro, te lo mando en un momento.Sure, I'll send it to you in a moment.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry detallado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
