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    Tenue (en. Faint)

    /teˈnwe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has little thickness or density.
    The fabric of the shirt is faint.
    El tejido de la camisa es tenue.
    That manifests in a subtle or unobtrusive way.
    The faint smile of the child lit up the room.
    La tenue sonrisa del niño iluminó la habitación.
    That is not strong or intense.
    The faint light of the sunset was very romantic.
    La luz tenue del atardecer era muy romántica.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tenuis', which means thin or slight.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    faint light
    light that is soft or low in intensity.
    luz tenue
    faint sense
    a perception that is weak or unclear.
    sentido tenue

    Related Words

    faintness
    quality of being faint.
    tenuidad
    faintly
    in a faint manner.
    tenuemente

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, using 'faint' can refer to something that is very unconvincing.
    His argument was faint to defend his point of view.
    Su argumento era tenue para defender su punto de vista.