subtly

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsʌtlɪ/ AmE /ˈsʌtlɪ/

adverb en → es

1 DISCREETLY B2

in a way that is careful and does not attract attention or cause problems

discretamente, con sutileza

  • [adverb + adjective]
  • [adverb + verb]

Collocations subtly different · subtly change

  • She subtly changed her opinion.

    Ella cambió su opinión de manera discreta.

2 SLIGHTLY B1

in a way that is slight or not noticeable but still effective

ligeramente, sutilmente

  • [adverb + adjective]
  • [adverb + verb]

Collocations subtly different · subtly improve

  • The painting was subtly improved.

    El cuadro fue ligeramente mejorado.