el detalle

the detail

Example Sentence

El detalle importa cuando explicas algo por escrito.

The detail matters when you explain something in writing.

Meaning

el detalle is a detail, meaning a specific small piece of information. It can also suggest a small thoughtful touch in social situations.

Common Phrases

  • un pequeño detalle — a small detail
  • cuidar el detalle — to mind the detail
  • tener un detalle — to do something thoughtful

Example

Ese detalle cambia la impresión.

That detail changes the impression.

Common Mistake

Using the wrong gender: el detalle, not la detalle.