noun🔗ShareSubtono, matizAn auditory tone of low pitch or volume."The washing machine's spin cycle ended with deep, rumbling undertones. "El ciclo de centrifugado de la lavadora terminó con subtonos profundos y retumbantes.soundmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSubtonos, trasfondoAn 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 praise had subtle undertones of disappointment, suggesting she knew the student could have done even better. "Los elogios del profesor tenían sutiles subtonos de decepción, lo que sugería que sabía que el estudiante podría haberlo hecho aún mejor.communicationliteraturemedialanguagestyleartentertainmentculturewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSubtonos, maticesA pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour."The white paint had faint blue undertones, making the room feel cooler. "La pintura blanca tenía sutiles subtonos azules, lo que hacía que la habitación se sintiera más fresca.colorappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrasfondo, maticesA low state of the physical faculties."After working three back-to-back shifts, the nurse felt deep undertones of exhaustion creeping into her muscles. "Después de trabajar tres turnos seguidos, la enfermera sintió profundos matices de agotamiento infiltrándose en sus músculos.conditionphysiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcompañar como un tono de fondo, insinuarTo accompany as an undertone."The speaker's nervousness undertones their usual confident voice. "El nerviosismo del orador insinúa su voz habitualmente segura.soundmusiclanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSusurrar, insinuarTo say or speak in an undertone.""The teacher undertoned, 'Please be quiet,' so the students in the next room wouldn't hear." "El profesor susurró: 'Por favor, silencio', para que los estudiantes de la habitación de al lado no escucharan.communicationlanguagesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMinimizar, restar importanciaTo present as less important, noticeable or prominent."The company's new marketing campaign undertones the environmental impact of their products, focusing instead on their affordability. "La nueva campaña de marketing de la empresa resta importancia al impacto ambiental de sus productos, centrándose en su asequibilidad.communicationlanguagemediaattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
