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el guiño(
gee
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nyoh
)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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