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Ha sido todo un detalle

That was a very thoughtful gesture

Politeness Phrases
Notes & Usage:

Warm expression of appreciation for a kind act. More elaborate than ¡qué detalle! — used after the fact, reflecting on the gesture.

See It in Context

Ha sido todo un detalle que vinieras a recibirme al aeropuerto.

It was a very thoughtful gesture that you came to pick me up at the airport.

—Ha sido todo un detalle de tu parte. —No ha sido nada.

—That was a very thoughtful gesture of you. —It was nothing.

Preparar esa cena ha sido todo un detalle.

Preparing that dinner was a very thoughtful gesture.