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    Sutil (en. Subtle)

    /suˈtil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is delicate or tenuous, difficult to perceive.
    The artist used a subtle stroke in his painting.
    El artista utilizó un trazo sutil en su pintura.
    That shows cunning or skill in maneuvering.
    He needed a subtle approach to resolve the conflict.
    Necesitaba un enfoque sutil para resolver el conflicto.
    That has a meaning that can be difficult to understand.
    The joke contained a subtle comment about the situation.
    La broma contenía un comentario sutil sobre la situación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'subtilis', meaning 'delicate, fine'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    subtle criticism
    A criticism expressed indirectly and delicately.
    sutil crítica
    subtle as a shadow
    Refers to something that goes unnoticed or is very discreet.
    sutil como una sombra
    a subtle detail
    A detail that requires attention to be noticed.
    un detalle sutil

    Related Words

    subtleness
    Quality of what is subtle.
    subtileza
    cunning
    Ability to achieve what one wants through intelligence or ingenuity.
    astucia
    fineness
    Delicacy or subtlety in something.
    finesa

    Slang Meanings

    In a very discreet manner or with tact.
    He made a subtle comment about her dressing style.
    Le hizo un comentario sutil sobre su estilo de vestir.
    When someone moves without being noticed.
    The cat has a subtle way of approaching its prey.
    El gato tiene una manera sutil de acercarse a su presa.