Indirectamente (en. Indirectly)
/indirektamente/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a way that is not direct.
The information came indirectly to my ears.
La información llegó indirectamente a mis oídos.
In a manner that is not expressed explicitly.
The criticism was indirectly aimed at his work.
La crítica fue indirectamente dirigida a su trabajo.
Through non-direct means.
Indirectly, his actions affect everyone in the company.
Indirectamente, sus acciones afectan a todos en la empresa.
Etymology
From the Latin 'indirectus' which means 'not direct' along with the suffix '-ly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
indirectly proportional
Two variables that are inversely related.
indirectamente proporcional
indirectly, but with intention
Doing something that is not openly expressed, but one intends for it to be understood.
indirectamente, pero con intención
Related Words
indirect
That does not go in a straight line or is not explicit.
indirecto
indirect
An action or way of speaking that is not direct.
indirecta
Slang Meanings
Alluding to something without naming it.
He mentioned the topic in a comically indirect way.
Mencionó el tema de manera indirectamente chusca.
To make insinuations.
She indirectly let me know that she would like to go out.
Me dio a entender indirectamente que le gustaría salir.