subtle

subtle(
suh
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duhl
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. sutil
Her subtle charm won her a great many admirers.Su sutil encanto le valió un gran número de admiradores.
b. suave
The subtle aroma of roses drifted in from the garden.El suave aroma de rosas nos llegó del jardín.
c. tenue
Rosario is wearing some small earrings with a gold base color and subtle coral sea stars.Rosario lleva unos aretes pequeños de base dorada y estrellas de mar color coral tenue.
d. ligero
The Mona Lisa's subtle smile has enchanted generations.La ligera sonrisa de la Mona Lisa ha encantado a generaciones.
a. imperceptible
Only an expert would be able to spot the subtle differences between the original and the forgery.Solo un experto podría identificar las diferencias imperceptibles entre el cuadro original y la falsificación.
a. fino
Sometimes I wonder if people are actually get my subtle irony.A veces me pregunto si la gente realmente capta mi ironía fina.
b. ingenioso
The headline bears no relation to the subtle argument within the article.El titular no guarda relación ninguna con el argumento ingenioso en el artículo.
a. perspicaz
Be careful with her. She'll surprise you with her subtle intellect.Ten cuidado con ella. Te sorprenderá con su perspicaz intelecto.
b. agudo
In my opinion, a deep and subtle mind is the most attractive thing there is.A mi parecer, una mente aguda y profunda es lo más atractivo que hay.
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