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el guiño()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. hidden message
Si estuvieras más familiarizado con el autor, habrías comprendido el subtexto y los guiños en la obra.If you were more familiar with the author, you would have understood the subtext and hidden messages in the play.
3. (figurative) (reference)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. nod (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Esta escena es un guiño a Hitchcock.This scene is a nod to Hitchcock.
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