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understate in Spanish

understate in Spanish is subestimar, frivolizar, infravalorar — understate means to state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.

understate in Spanish

subestimar
verb
(transitive) To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
frivolizar
verb
(transitive) To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
infravalorar
verb
(transitive) To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
minimizar
verb
(transitive) To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.

What does "understate" mean?

  1. verb To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
  2. verb To state (something) with an intentional lack of emphasis, in order to express irony.
  3. verb To state a quantity that is too low.
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What is "understate" in Spanish?

"understate" in Spanish is subestimar, frivolizar, infravalorar. understate means: To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.

Are there other ways to say "understate" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "understate": subestimar, frivolizar, infravalorar, minimizar.

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