How is the word tenue translated from Spanish to English

Poco brillante; que da poca luz.

Not bright; giving little light.

adjective
English translation
dim

Examples with “tenue”

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  • Cenamos a la luz tenue de una vela. We ate in the dim light of a candle.

  • Atenúa los faros, por favor. Please dim the headlights.

  • Es un poco corto, pero muy buena persona. He's a bit dim, but very kind.

  • La lámpara del pasillo es demasiado tenue. The hallway lamp is far too dim.

  • El teatro atenúa las luces antes de cada función. The theater dims the lights before each show.

  • No llames corto a tu hermano. Don't call your brother dim.

  • ¿Por qué esta pantalla se ve tan tenue al aire libre? Why is this screen so dim outdoors?

  • ¿Puedes atenuar un poco tu pantalla? Can you dim your screen a little?

  • ¿Soy demasiado corto para entender estas normas? Am I too dim to understand these rules?

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FAQ about “tenue”

How is “tenue” translated from Spanish?
“tenue” translates into English as “dim”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “tenue” mean?
Meaning of “tenue”: Poco brillante; que da poca luz. In English — “dim”.
What part of speech is “tenue”?
“tenue” is an adjective.
Where can I see examples with “tenue”?
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