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sneaking(
sni
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kihng
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (secret)
a. secreto
He had a sneaking admiration for the ones who managed to get away with cheating the system.Tenía una secreta admiración por los que conseguían burlar el sistema y salir impunes.
2. (nagging)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I had a sneaking feeling that someone was following me.Tenía la sensación de que alguien me estaba siguiendo.
Whether you like it or not, you must admit that you have a sneaking admiration for her.Te guste o no, tienes que reconocer que en el fondo la admiras.
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