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How to Say "special touches" in Spanish

The Spanish word forspecial touchesis detallesB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1informal
when decorating or setting a mood
Two hands gently exchanging a small, brightly wrapped present box tied with a ribbon.

Examples

Mi novio siempre tiene muchos detalles conmigo.

My boyfriend always does a lot of thoughtful things for me (or gives me little gifts).

Le compraron flores; es un lindo detalle.

They bought her flowers; that's a nice gesture.

La fiesta de cumpleaños estuvo llena de detalles: buena comida y música en vivo.

The birthday party was full of special touches: good food and live music.

Meaning Shift

When used in the sense of a kind act, the word emphasizes the thoughtfulness behind a small action, rather than the monetary value of a gift.

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