Cebuano

Adjective

sutil

1. rebellious

Portuguese

Alternative forms

• subtil (Portugal)

Etymology

From Old Portuguese sotil, from Latin subtīlis ‎(“fine; thin”), from sub- + tēla ‎(“a web”).

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /su.ˈt͡ʃiw/
• Hyphenation: su‧til

Adjective

sutil m, f ‎(plural sutis, comparable) (Brazilian orthography)

1. subtle (not obvious; barely noticeable)
2. subtle (cleverly contrived)
3. subtle; cunning, skillful

Synonyms

• (barely noticeable): tênue
• (cleverly contrived): ardiloso, astucioso, engenhoso, perspicaz, sagaz
• (skillful): arguto, hábil, habilidoso, talentoso

Antonyms

• (barely noticeable): claro, óbvio

Related terms

• sutileza

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin subtīlis.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -il

Adjective

sutil m, f ‎(plural sutiles)

1. subtle

Related terms

• sutileza
• sutilidad