tone-deaf
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tone-deaf
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Mi sister is an opera singer, but I'm tone-deaf.Mi hermana es cantante de ópera, pero yo no tengo oído musical.
Tom is tone-deaf and can't tell the two melodies apart.Tom tiene muy mal oído y no distingue entre las dos melodías.
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