hint

US /hɪnt/
UK /hɪnt/
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1.

pista, sugerencia, indicio

a slight or indirect suggestion or clue

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She dropped a hint about what she wanted for her birthday.
Ella dio una pista sobre lo que quería para su cumpleaños.
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The detective found a crucial hint at the crime scene.
El detective encontró una pista crucial en la escena del crimen.
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cluesuggestioninklingindicationtip
2.

toque, matiz, pizca

a very small amount or trace of something

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There was a hint of garlic in the sauce.
Había un toque de ajo en la salsa.
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She detected a hint of sadness in his voice.
Ella detectó un matiz de tristeza en su voz.
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1.

insinuar, sugerir, dar a entender

to suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly

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Are you hinting that I should leave?
¿Estás insinuando que debería irme?
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The dark clouds hinted at an approaching storm.
Las nubes oscuras insinuaban una tormenta inminente.
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suggestimplyinsinuatealludeintimate