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    Sotileza (en. Subtlety)

    /so.ti.'le.θa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Quality of being subtle or clever in dealings.
    The subtlety of his plan managed to confuse everyone.
    La sotileza de su plan logró confundir a todos.
    Cunning used to achieve a particular goal.
    His subtlety in business allowed him to secure major contracts.
    Su sotileza en los negocios le permitió conseguir grandes contratos.
    Technique or way of carrying something out in a clever and discreet manner.
    The subtlety needed to handle the situation was admirable.
    La sotileza necesaria para manejar la situación era admirable.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sutilitia', which means cunning or finesse.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    subtlety of language
    Use of language in a cunning or deceptive manner.
    sotileza del lenguaje
    to act with subtlety
    To act in a cunning and cautious manner.
    actuar con sotileza

    Related Words

    subtle
    Which is light or almost imperceptible.
    sutil
    cunning
    Having cunning, sagacity, or intelligence to deceive.
    astuto

    Slang Meanings

    When someone uses their cunning to get out of a complicated situation.
    He always knows how to come out well with his subtlety at work.
    Siempre sabe salir bien con su sotileza en el trabajo.
    A trick or scheme to get something.
    That subtlety he used was impressive.
    Esa sotileza que usó fue impresionante.