subtle

sutil, tenue

Tan pequeño o suave que resulta difícil de notar.

En inglés sencillo: Small or gentle enough to be difficult to notice.

• There is a subtle difference in color.
• She gave him a subtle hint.
• I noticed subtle changes in his voice.

Sinónimos: slight, faint, delicate

Antónimos: obvious

Expresiones frecuentes: subtle difference, subtle change, subtle hint, subtle scent

sutil, matizado

Que presenta diferencias pequeñas pero importantes que requieren atención para comprenderse.

En inglés sencillo: Involving small but important differences that need careful thought to understand.

• Her argument is quite subtle.
• The law makes a subtle distinction between these cases.
• His subtle reasoning was difficult to follow.

Sinónimos: nuanced, fine, intricate

Expresiones frecuentes: subtle argument, subtle distinction, subtle reasoning