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undertone in Spanish

undertone in Spanish is infratono, subtono — undertone means an auditory tone of low pitch or volume.

undertone in Spanish

infratono
noun
An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, speech or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
subtono
noun
An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, speech or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.

What does "undertone" mean?

  1. noun An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
  2. noun An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, speech or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
  3. noun A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
  4. noun A low state of the physical faculties.

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What is "undertone" in Spanish?

"undertone" in Spanish is infratono, subtono. undertone means: An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "undertone": infratono, subtono.

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