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English term or phrase:	subtle (in this context)
Spanish translation:	sutil/suave/delicado(a)
Entered by:	Andrea Ali

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04:56 Apr 11, 2004

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English term or phrase: subtle (in this context)

The food was subtle and light, with an emphasis on slightly braised fresh vegetables and...

Llevo un rato buscando "la" traducción para subtle en este contexto. Por ahora he puesto "delicada", pero escucho ideas.

¡Felices Pascuas para todos!

TIA!
Andrea

Andrea Ali KudoZ activity Questions: 198 (1 open) (1 closed without grading) Answers: 1297 Argentina
Local time: 03:53

sutil

Explanation:
He escuchado esta expresión con respecto a comidas, cuando hay un sabor que es ligero y apenas se siente, un "toque" de algo, generalmente una especia.

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Note added at 2004-04-11 05:24:36 (GMT)
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ejemplo: \"un sutil toque de tomillo y clavo\"

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Note added at 2004-04-11 05:36:07 (GMT)
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\"Hay varios postres griegos, todos buenísimos. Las peritas de almendra y agua de rosas son de lo más sutil.\"

http://www.revistaelhuevo.com/ElHuevo-ENE03-Del.htm

\"Productos de temporada: La lubina, sutil y refinada \"

http://canales.laverdad.es/gastronomia/producto290400.html

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Edwal Rospigliosi
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Local time: 07:53

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sutil

Edwal Rospigliosi

suave

Penelope Ausejo

liviana

Betina Mugetti

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sutil

Edwal Rospigliosi
Spain
Local time: 07:53
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suave

Explanation:
Otra opción además de delicada y sútil podría ser suave. La comida era suave y ligera. Suave en contraposición a fuerte (sabor fuerte) y ligera en contraposición a pesada.

Depende del resto del texto podría encajar...

Suerte :)

Penelope Ausejo
Spain
Local time: 07:53
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Spanish
PRO pts in category: 16

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liviana

Explanation:
Se escucha mucho hablar de comidas "livianas" en contraposición con "pesadas". Tal vez pueda andar.

Betina Mugetti
Local time: 03:53
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Spanish

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