subtle
US /ˈsʌt̬.əl/
UK /ˈsʌt̬.əl/
1.
sutil, delicado, imperceptible
so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
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The painting had a subtle blend of colors.
La pintura tenía una mezcla sutil de colores.
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There was a subtle change in his expression.
Hubo un cambio sutil en su expresión.
2.
astuto, perspicaz, ingenioso
making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something
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He used a subtle approach to persuade them.
Utilizó un enfoque sutil para persuadirlos.
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Her subtle hints were finally understood.
Sus sutiles indirectas finalmente fueron comprendidas.