noun🔗ShareSubtono, matizAn auditory tone of low pitch or volume."The old grandfather clock's undertone was a low, rhythmic tick-tock. "El subtono del viejo reloj de abuelo era un tic-tac bajo y rítmico.soundmusicphoneticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrasfondo, subtonoAn implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, verbal dialogue or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent."The teacher's lecture, despite its upbeat tone, had an undertone of concern about the students' lack of preparation. "La conferencia del profesor, a pesar de su tono optimista, tenía un trasfondo de preocupación por la falta de preparación de los estudiantes.literaturemediacommunicationlanguagewritingstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSubtono, matizA pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour."The undertone of the paint was a light beige, barely visible beneath the bright yellow. "El subtono de la pintura era un beige claro, apenas visible debajo del amarillo brillante.colorappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSubtono, matizA low state of the physical faculties."After running the marathon, she felt a lingering undertone of exhaustion in her muscles for days. "Después de correr el maratón, sintió un subtono persistente de agotamiento en sus músculos durante días.conditionphysiologybodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcompañar como un susurroTo accompany as an undertone."The teacher's lecture undertone a sense of urgency about the upcoming test. "La conferencia del profesor acompañó como un susurro un sentido de urgencia sobre el próximo examen.soundmusicstylelanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDecir en voz baja, insinuarTo say or speak in an undertone."He undertone his disappointment, saying softly, "I'm not sure this is the best idea." "Él insinuó su decepción, diciendo suavemente: "No estoy seguro de que esta sea la mejor idea."communicationlanguagesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRestar importancia a, minimizarTo present as less important, noticeable or prominent."The teacher undertoned her criticism of the project, focusing more on the positive aspects instead. "La profesora restó importancia a su crítica al proyecto, centrándose más en los aspectos positivos.communicationlanguagewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
