What does indirecta in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word indirecta in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use indirecta in Spanish.

The word indirecta in Spanish means indirect, insinuation, hint, roundabout, indirect, indirect questions. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word indirecta

indirect

adjetivo (que no va directo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La luz indirecta hace que el salón sea más acogedor.
The indirect light makes this room cozier.

insinuation

nombre femenino (insinuación, alusión)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pablo consideró ese comentario como una indirecta hacia él.
Pablo took that comment an insinuation towards him.

hint

nombre femenino (alusión)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le lancé una indirecta para recordarle que me debe dinero.
I dropped a hint to remind her that she owes me money.

roundabout

adjetivo (que no va directo a su fin)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Con ese comentario, me dijiste de manera indirecta que no sientes mi apoyo.
With that comment, you told me in a roundabout way that you don't feel my support.

indirect

adjetivo (colateral, secundario)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Las bombillas generan un aumento indirecto de calor.
Light bulbs generate an indirect increase in heat.

indirect questions

(sobreentendida)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

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