indirect

not direct or clear; not going straight to the main point

indirecto, no claro, no directo

• an indirect question/suggestion/comment

Collocations indirect communication · indirect criticism

• He made an indirect reference to the scandal.

  Hizo una referencia indirecta al escándalo.

not going straight from one place to another; not direct

no directo, por vías alternativas

• an indirect route

Collocations indirect flight path · indirect journey

• We took an indirect route to avoid the traffic.

  Tomamos una ruta alternativa para evitar el tráfico.

not caused by or resulting from something that happens directly; not immediate

no inmediato, por causas secundarias

• an indirect cause/effect

Collocations indirect consequences · indirect effects

• The war had many indirect consequences.

  La guerra tuvo muchas consecuencias indirectas.

not using a direct method or approach; not straightforward

no directo, no claro

• an indirect method/approach

Collocations indirect negotiation · indirect communication

• He used an indirect approach to solve the problem.

  Usó un enfoque indirecto para resolver el problema.

not involving a direct relationship or connection; not immediate

no inmediato, por medio de

• an indirect link/connection

Collocations indirect influence · indirect relationship

• There is an indirect connection between the two events.

  Hay una conexión indirecta entre los dos eventos.