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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. taimado
That devious insurance company uses fine print in contracts to deny people coverage.Esa taimada empresa de seguros utiliza la letra menuda para denegarle cobertura a la gente.
b. artero
The devious lawyer used dishonest methods to benefit his client.El artero abogado utilizó métodos deshonestos para beneficiar a su cliente.
c. enrevesado
Camilo is trying to confuse you with his devious arguments; don't fall for that!Camilo está tratando de enredarte con sus argumentos enrevesados; ¡no te dejes engañar!
2. (twisted)
a. retorcido
Why do you always come up with such cruel ideas? You have such a devious mind!¿Por qué siempre sales con esas ideas tan crueles? ¡Tienes una mente retorcida!
3. (indirect)
a. sinuoso
This road is perhaps more devious than the highway, but it passes many historic sites.Este camino a lo mejor es más sinuoso que la autopista, pero pasa por muchos sitios históricos.
b. tortuoso
Though the mountain is small, the devious path takes a while to wind its way to the summit.Aunque la montaña es pequeña, la tortuosa vía toma un buen tiempo serpenteando hasta la cima.
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