tenue
tenue(
teh
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nweh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (dim)
2. (slender)
3. (ethereal)
a. tenuous
Los adolescentes generalmente tienen una conexión tenue con la religión.Teenagers usually have a tenuous connection with religion.
b. insubstantial
La diferencia entre los dos partidos es muy tenue.The difference between the two parties is insubstantial.
tenueadjective
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (tela, hilo, lluvia)
a. fine
2. (luz, sonido, dolor)
a. faint
3. (relación)
a. tenuous
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