discreción
/dees-kre-SYON/
discretion
Discreción means being careful with sensitive information, like keeping a secret.
discreción(noun)
discretion
?being careful with sensitive information
,tact
?showing good judgment in social situations
privacy
?keeping things quiet or secret
,prudence
?acting with care and caution
📝 In Action
Valoro mucho tu discreción con este secreto.
B1I really value your discretion with this secret.
El camarero servía las mesas con mucha discreción.
B2The waiter served the tables with a lot of tact/discretion.
💡 Grammar Points
The -ción ending
Most Spanish words ending in '-ción' are feminine. Always use 'la' before 'discreción'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing with 'secret'
Mistake: "Using 'discreción' when you mean the actual secret thing."
Correction: Use 'discreción' for the *behavior* of being quiet, and 'secreto' for the *information* itself.
⭐ Usage Tips
A mark of politeness
Using this word often implies a high level of respect or professional courtesy.
Discreción also refers to having the power or freedom to make your own decision.
discreción(noun)
at one's discretion
?having the power to decide
choice
?freedom to act as one sees fit
,unlimited
?specifically in the phrase 'a discreción' meaning as much as you want
📝 In Action
La decisión final queda a su discreción.
B2The final decision is at your discretion.
Había comida gratis a discreción.
C1There was free food as much as you wanted (at your discretion).
⭐ Usage Tips
Buffet style
If you see 'comida a discreción' in a restaurant, it means 'all you can eat'!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: discreción
Question 1 of 2
If a manager says a bonus is 'a su discreción', what does it mean?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'discreción' always about keeping secrets?
Not always! While it often means being careful with info, it also means 'judgment' or the 'freedom to choose' what to do in a situation.
Is it 'la' or 'el' discreción?
It is always 'la discreción'. Almost all Spanish words that end in '-ción' are feminine.