cryptic

BrE /ˈkrɪptɪk/ AmE /ˈkrɪptɪk/

adjective en → es

1 ENIGMATIC [attributive, predicative] B2

difficult to understand or explain; mysterious and puzzling

enigmático, misterioso, difícil de entender

  • a cryptic message/puzzle

Collocations cryptic clue · cryptic remark

  • The note left on the door was very cryptic.

    La nota dejada en la puerta era muy enigmática.

2 OBSCURE [attributive, predicative] C1

intentionally obscure or difficult to understand, often in order to confuse others

oscuro, confuso, intencionadamente difícil de entender

  • a cryptic statement/question

Collocations cryptic response · cryptic instruction

  • His cryptic instructions left everyone confused.

    Sus instrucciones confusas dejaron a todos desconcertados.