cryptic
BrE /ˈkrɪptɪk/ AmE /ˈkrɪptɪk/
adjective en → es
difficult to understand or explain; mysterious and puzzling
enigmático, misterioso, difícil de entender
- a cryptic message/puzzle
Collocations cryptic clue · cryptic remark
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The note left on the door was very cryptic.
La nota dejada en la puerta era muy enigmática.
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
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His cryptic instructions left everyone confused.
Sus instrucciones confusas dejaron a todos desconcertados.