tacto

Definitions of tacto
  1. noun
    consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
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    antonyms:
    desatino, indiscreción
    the quality of lacking tact
    types:
    delicadeza, diplomacia, discreción, finura, sutileza
    subtly skillful handling of a situation
    manejo, mundología, savoir-faire
    social skill
    type of:
    atención, consideración, miramiento
    kind and considerate regard for others
  2. noun
    the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)
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