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    Oblicuos (en. Obliques)

    /o.ˈbli.kos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that is at an angle, not straight.
    The oblique lines add dynamism to the design.
    Las líneas oblicuas añaden dinamismo al diseño.
    In anatomy, it denotes muscles that are arranged obliquely.
    The abdominal oblique muscles are important for trunk stability.
    Los músculos oblicuos del abdomen son importantes para la estabilidad del tronco.
    Can describe a deviated direction or posture.
    He took an oblique stance when discussing his intentions.
    Tomó una postura oblicua al hablar de sus intenciones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obliquus', which means 'inclined' or 'deviated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    oblique gaze
    A way of observing or judging that implies distrust or criticism.
    mirada oblicua
    oblique path
    A path that does not follow a straight direction but diverges.
    camino oblicuo
    oblique thinking
    A way of thinking that does not follow direct logic.
    pensamiento oblicuo
    oblique posture
    A position adopted that is neither frontal nor direct.
    postura oblicua
    oblique light
    Light that strikes at an angle that is not perpendicular.
    luz oblicua

    Related Words

    obliquity
    Condition of being oblique or deviated.
    oblicuidad
    internal oblique
    In anatomy, it refers to the muscles located in the inner part of the abdomen.
    oblicuo interno
    external oblique
    Refers to the muscles located in the outer part of the abdomen.
    oblicuo externo
    inclined
    That is at an angle with respect to the vertical or horizontal.
    inclinado
    skewed
    That has deviated from a straight line or normal direction.
    sesgado

    Slang Meanings

    Suspicious or deceptive attitude.
    That proposal sounds oblique; we should review it more carefully.
    Esa propuesta suena oblicua, mejor revisémosla con más cuidado.
    A movement or action carried out indirectly.
    He made an oblique comment about the competition.
    Hizo un comentario oblicuo sobre la competencia.