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“subtle” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/suˈtil/

Example

Hay un sutil cambio en el color.

There is a subtle change in the color.

Illustration for sutil (subtle)

How to say “subtle” in Spanish

“Subtle” in Spanish is sutil.

A barely noticeable change in color.

Full entry for sutil: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sutil

Noté un sutil aroma de limón en la salsa.

I noticed a faint lemon aroma in the sauce.

Tips for using sutil

  • About a person or action, sutil suggests discreet, gently influential behavior rather than outright cunning, so it does not always match astuto.

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