relatively subdued

Spanish translation: relativamente suave o poco intenso

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English term or phrase:relatively subdued
Spanish translation:relativamente suave o poco intenso
Entered by: Alejandra Tolj

15:31 Mar 30, 2008
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Wine / Oenology / Viticulture
English term or phrase: relatively subdued
Context;
In contrast to other white wines, neutral dry whites are relatively subdued. There is no upfront fruit here - think stony kernels rather than moist skins and soft flesh.

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relativamente suave o poco intenso
Explanation:
Si se refiere al aroma o sabor del vino, emplearía el término suave, o poco intenso, en contra de un sabor/aroma intenso
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5 +1relativamente (bastante) tenue
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4relativamente suave o poco intenso
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relativamente (bastante) tenue


Explanation:
subdued - apagado, silencioso...una palabra que está cayendo en disuso...por disgracia!


Example sentence(s):
  • Gorostiza nos dijo lo que pasaba: «La entristecida Bogotá se arropa en un tenue plumaje de llovizna».
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relativamente suave o poco intenso


Explanation:
Si se refiere al aroma o sabor del vino, emplearía el término suave, o poco intenso, en contra de un sabor/aroma intenso

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