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subtlety

/ˈsʌt(ə)lti/

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noun

Sutileza

The quality of being subtle.

Examples :

"The teacher's criticism was full of subtlety; she didn't directly say he was wrong, but her tone made it clear he needed to revise his work. "

La crítica de la profesora estuvo llena de sutileza; no dijo directamente que se equivocaba, pero su tono dejó claro que necesitaba revisar su trabajo.

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Subtileza, sutileza

An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.

Examples :

"The subtleties of this overture are often overlooked."

Las sutilezas de esta obertura a menudo se pasan por alto.

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Subtileza, engaño

An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.

Examples :

"The intricate carving on the table, a seemingly simple wooden piece, was a beautiful subtlety, crafted to look like a cascade of flowers. "

La intrincada talla de la mesa, una pieza de madera aparentemente simple, era una hermosa sutileza, elaborada para parecer una cascada de flores.

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Astucia, sutileza, ardid

The quality of being clever in surreptitious or deceitful behaviour; an act or argument that shows this quality.

Examples :

"Her subtlety in hinting about wanting a raise, while still appearing grateful for her job, was impressive. "

Su astucia al insinuar que quería un aumento, sin dejar de parecer agradecida por su trabajo, fue impresionante.

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Truco, engaño

A trick that creates a false appearance.

Examples :

"The politician's carefully crafted speech contained a subtlety that made his promises seem real, even though he had no intention of keeping them. "

El discurso cuidadosamente elaborado del político contenía un truco que hacía que sus promesas parecieran reales, a pesar de que no tenía intención de cumplirlas.

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Sutileza, delicadeza

The property of having a low density or thin consistency.

Examples :

"The subtlety of the watered-down paint made it difficult to see on the wall. "

La sutileza de la pintura diluida dificultaba su visualización en la pared.

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Penetración

The property of being able to penetrate materials easily.

Examples :

"The subtlety of the fine silk allowed the sunlight to easily penetrate the fabric. "

La penetración de la seda fina permitió que la luz del sol penetrara fácilmente en la tela.

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