subtle

US /ˈsʌt̬.əl/
UK /ˈsʌt̬.əl/
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1.

sutil, delicado, imperceptível

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe

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The painting had a subtle blend of colors.
A pintura tinha uma mistura sutil de cores.
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There was a subtle change in his expression.
Houve uma mudança sutil em sua expressão.
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delicatefinefaintindirectimpliedunderstatednuancedelusiveimperceptible
2.

astuto, perspicaz, discreto

making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something

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He used a subtle approach to persuade them.
Ele usou uma abordagem sutil para persuadi-los.
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Her subtle hints were finally understood.
Suas dicas sutis foram finalmente compreendidas.
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clevercunningingeniousartfuldeviousindirecttactfuldiplomatic