discreet in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for discreet in the English»Spanish Dictionary

discreet [Am dɪˈskrit, Brit dɪˈskriːt] ADJ

1. discreet (tactful):

discreet person/conduct/inquiries

discreto

she maintained a discreet silence

mantuvo un discreto silencio

I followed at a discreet distance

seguí a una distancia prudencial

2. discreet (restrained):

discreet elegance/colors

discreto

discreet elegance/colors

sobrio

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can I count on you to be discreet?

¿puedo confiar en tu discreción?

Translations for discreet in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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discreto (discreta)

discreet

discreto (discreta)

discreet

disimulado (disimulada)

discreet

sé más disimulado, nos están mirando

be more discreet, people are looking at us

un resumen púdico de las escenas más explícitas

a discreet summary of the most (sexually) explicit scenes

debemos obrar o actuar con gran discreción

we must be very discreet

confiamos en su discreción

we rely o depend on you to be discreet

ligero (ligera) perfume

discreet

sé discreto, que mi nombre no suena para nada

be discreet, I want my name kept out of this o I don't want my name mentioned

discreet in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for discreet in the English»Spanish Dictionary

discreet [dɪˈskri:t] ADJ

discreet

discreto, -a

Translations for discreet in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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discreto (-a) (reservado)

discreet

mirado (-a)

discreet

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English

The house was entirely re-wired and re-plumbed, the structure upgraded to withstand earthquakes, and discreet ventilation ducts were installed.

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The smaller models were more practical and very popular as they made timing more discreet.

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They are discreet, magnanimous and lovers of virtue and letters, honouring learned men very much.

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Everybody recognises his massive but discreet silhouette beside finish lines.

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For safety reasons, the trapdoor that provided access to the old swimming pool (a popular stop for visitors) was replaced by a discreet staircase.

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However, the steadicam used could only hold a maximum of four minutes of film, so discreet edits and cuts were necessary.

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She is described to be very quiet and discreet, and loves to look at the outside world by the windowsill.

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A discreet, predominantly paediatric audiology and speech and language therapies area will enable a greater number of patients to be seen in appropriate accommodation.

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Any adaptation to the characteristics or the nature of the various vernacular languages is to be sober and discreet.

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Many people took this as a discreet form of exile.

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