noun🔗ShareArmónicosA tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series."The rich sound of the cello included noticeable overtones, creating a warmer, fuller sound than a simple note. "El rico sonido del violonchelo incluía armónicos notables, creando un sonido más cálido y completo que una nota simple.musicsoundfrequencyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConnotaciones, trasfondo(often in plural) An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message."The politician's speech about unity had strong overtones of blame, making many people feel targeted despite his claims of inclusivity. "El discurso del político sobre la unidad tenía fuertes connotaciones de culpa, lo que hizo que muchas personas se sintieran atacadas a pesar de sus afirmaciones de inclusión.languagecommunicationliteraturemediastorystyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar un sobretono aTo give an overtone to."The politician carefully chose his words to overtones his speech with a sense of hope and unity. "El político eligió cuidadosamente sus palabras para dar a su discurso un sobretono de esperanza y unidad.soundmusiclanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading