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detallado

deh-tah-yah-doh/detaˈʝaðo/

“detallado” means “detailed” in Spanish (containing many small parts or pieces of information).

detailed

Also: thorough, in-depth
General
A close-up illustration of a single leaf showing every tiny vein and intricate pattern.

📝 In Action

Necesito un informe detallado sobre las ventas.

A2

I need a detailed report on sales.

Ella hizo un dibujo muy detallado de la catedral.

B1

She made a very detailed drawing of the cathedral.

El plan es tan detallado que no hay margen de error.

B2

The plan is so thorough that there is no room for error.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • minucioso (meticulous/thorough)
  • pormenorizado (itemized/detailed)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • análisis detallado – detailed analysis
  • presupuesto detallado – itemized budget
  • explicación detallada – detailed explanation

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "detallado" in Spanish:

detailed→in-depth→thorough→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: detallado

Question 1 of 3

How would you say 'a detailed explanation' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
detalle(detail) — Noun
detallar(to detail) — Verb
detallista(perfectionist / detail-oriented) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish verb 'detallar' (to break into pieces/detail), which comes from the French word 'détail,' meaning a small piece cut off from a larger whole.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: detailedFrench: détaillé

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'detallado' and 'detallista'?

'Detallado' describes a thing (a detailed report), whereas 'detallista' describes a person who pays a lot of attention to details or likes to give small gifts.

Can I use 'detallado' to describe a person?

It is rarely used for people. If you want to say someone is detail-oriented, use 'detallista' instead.

Is 'pormenorizado' the same as 'detallado'?

Yes, they are synonyms. 'Pormenorizado' is slightly more formal and implies something is broken down point by point.