discreetly

• Adverbio que significa «con cautela y prudencia, especialmente para evitar llamar la atención o causar incomodidad» o «con tacto». Describe acciones realizadas de manera deliberadamente imperceptible, sutil o con respeto a la privacidad.

An adverb meaning "in a careful and prudent manner, especially to avoid attention or embarrassment" or "with discretion." It describes actions done in a way that is intentionally unobtrusive, subtle, or respectful of privacy.

1. In a careful and prudent mannerB2formal

   Acting with caution and good judgment to avoid causing offense or drawing attention.

   discretamente

   • She discreetly asked the waiter for the bill.
   • He discreetly avoided the topic during the meeting.
   • They discreetly left the party before the argument started.

   Sinónimoscarefullycautiouslycircumspectlydiplomaticallyjudiciouslyprudentlysensitivelytactfullyunobtrusively

   Antónimoscarelesslyimpulsivelyindiscreetlyrashly

2. In a way that is not obviousB2formal

   Doing something in a subtle or unobtrusive manner to maintain privacy or secrecy.

   de manera discreta

   • The detective discreetly followed the suspect.
   • She discreetly slipped the note into his pocket.
   • He discreetly checked his phone under the table.

   Sinónimoscovertlyfurtivelyinconspicuouslysecretlysubtlysurreptitiouslyunobtrusively

   Antónimosblatantlyconspicuouslyobviouslyopenlyovertly