overtones in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for overtones in the English»Spanish Dictionary

overtone [Am ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn, Brit ˈəʊvətəʊn] N

1. overtone (suggestion, hint):

overtone usu pl

dejo m

overtone usu pl

deje m Spain

there was an overtone of hostility in his voice

había una nota or un dejo de hostilidad en su voz

there was an overtone of hostility in his voice

había un deje de hostilidad en su voz Spain

the film had clear political overtones

la película tenía un claro trasfondo político

2. overtone MUS:

overtone

armónico m

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nowadays the word carries sinister overtones

hoy en día la palabra conlleva or tiene connotaciones siniestras

Translations for overtones in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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tinte

overtone

con cierto tinte de escepticismo

with skeptical overtones

Día del Trabajo

In Latin America and Spain, Labor Day is celebrated on May Day. In many Latin American countries, where workers still suffer greatly from low wages and bad working conditions, May Day celebrations often have strong overtones of protest.

castellano

In Spain the term castellano, rather than español, refers to the Spanish language as opposed to Catalan, Basque etc. The choice of word has political overtones: castellano has separatist connotations and español is considered centralist. In Latin America castellano is the usual term for Spanish.

gringo

A pejorative term in Latin America to refer to white English speakers, particularly North Americans. It has overtones of US intervention in Latin American internal affairs. In the eighteenth century the word was applied to foreigners who spoke little or no Spanish.

una protesta con matices políticos

a protest with political overtones

overtones in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for overtones in the English»Spanish Dictionary

overtone [ˈəʊvətəʊn, Am ˈoʊvɚtoʊn] N

1. overtone (implication):

overtone

trasfondo m

2. overtone MUS:

overtone

armónico m

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With vocals that are part dive-bar crooner and part righteous rocker, theatrical overtones and gothic undercurrents, the album is overblown, intense and great fun.

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Residents celebrate all festivals without any religious overtones.

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His renderings stand out for the emotional overtones in his melodic elaboration.

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Before it's too late, which critics declared had racial overtones.

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While the album does contain political overtones, the band wanted to avoid being overt about these themes, leaving many lyrics open to interpretation for listeners.

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This new setting was introduced at the same time the story gained new overtones.

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Other overtones of the same fundamental note may be produced in the same way at other nodes along the string.

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Although predominantly a family drama, the program does have some fantasy-adventure, comedic and thriller overtones.

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The scent inside is simply beautiful -- an eau de cologne with wonderfully fresh, yet warming overtones.

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Coupled with the image of their brittle legs, these encumbrances, noted for their phallic overtones, create a sense of phantom reality.

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