indirecta (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word indirecta is a noun and also can be used as an adjective in feminine form.

Phonetic Transcription

/indirekˈta/

Translation Options into English

• Noun: hint, implication
• Adjective: indirect

Meaning and Usage

In the Spanish language, indirecta generally refers to a hint or suggestion that is not stated directly. It is commonly used to describe a situation where someone insinuates something without saying it outright.

• Frequency of Use: The term is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in conversations where subtleties and nuances are important.

• Context of Use: It is especially prevalent in informal discussions, social interactions, and contexts that involve communication filled with subtext or allusion.

Example Sentences

1. Ella me dio una indirecta sobre su cumpleaños, pero no tengo idea de qué quiere.

2. She gave me a hint about her birthday, but I have no idea what she wants.

3. En la reunión, su comentario fue una indirecta hacia mi trabajo.

4. In the meeting, his comment was a hint towards my work.

5. A veces, las indirectas son más efectivas que decir las cosas directamente.

6. Sometimes, hints are more effective than saying things directly.

Idiomatic Expressions with "Indirecta"

The term indirecta is often found in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, highlighting subtleties in communication:

1. Dar una indirecta
2. No sé si debería darle una indirecta sobre cómo me siento.

3. I don't know if I should drop a hint about how I feel.

4. Tomar algo como indirecta

5. No tomes sus palabras como indirecta, solo estaba bromeando.

6. Don’t take his words as a hint, he was just joking.

7. Ser indirecta

8. Prefiero ser directa en mis conversaciones, no soy buena siendo indirecta.

9. I prefer to be direct in my conversations; I’m not good at being indirect.

10. Dejar una indirecta

11. Ella dejó una indirecta que me hizo pensar que tenía interés en mí.

12. She dropped a hint that made me think she was interested in me.

13. Interpreta la indirecta

14. Si no puedes interpretar la indirecta, probablemente no estás prestando atención.

15. If you can’t interpret the hint, you’re probably not paying attention.

16. Recibir una indirecta

17. Ayer recibí una indirecta de mi jefe sobre un posible ascenso.
18. Yesterday I got a hint from my boss about a possible promotion.

Etymology

The word indirecta comes from the Latin indirecta, which means "not direct". The prefix "in-" denotes negation, while "directa" comes from directus, meaning "straight" or "direct".

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Sugerencia (suggestion) - Alusión (allusion) - Insinuación (insinuation)

Antonyms: - Directa (direct) - Explicita (explicit) - Clara (clear)