oblique

• Describe algo que no es directo u obvio; se usa a menudo para referirse a un ángulo que no es recto, o para comunicación indirecta o evasiva.

Describes something that is not direct or straightforward; often used to refer to an angle that is not a right angle, or to indirect communication.

1. Slanting or inclinedB2formal

   Neither parallel nor perpendicular; at an angle.

   oblicuo

   • The oblique rays of the setting sun cast long shadows.
   • The artist used oblique lines to create a sense of movement.
   • The roof has an oblique angle to allow for better drainage.

   Sinónimosangledaslantdiagonalinclinedskewslantingslopingtilted

   Antónimoserecthorizontallevelparallelperpendicularstraightuprightvertical

2. Indirect or evasiveC1formal

   Not straightforward; deviating from the accepted or proper way; often misleading.

   Indirecto o evasivo

   • He gave an oblique answer to avoid the real question.
   • Her oblique comments hinted at a deeper problem.
   • The politician's oblique statements confused the audience.

   Sinónimoscircuitouscunningdeviousevasiveindirectmisleadingroundaboutshiftysly

   Antónimoscandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenstraightforwardunequivocal

• Sustantivo que designa un caso gramatical distinto del nominativo, o un músculo abdominal oblicuo situado diagonalmente a cada lado del tronco.

A noun referring to a grammatical case other than the nominative, or a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso.

1. C1formal

   Any grammatical case other than the nominative, used to indicate objects or other relationships.

   Caso oblicuo

   • In Latin, the accusative and dative are oblique cases.
   • The oblique case often marks the direct or indirect object.
   • Linguists study how oblique cases function in different languages.

   Sinónimosobjectiveobjective case

2. B2formal

   A diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso, involved in trunk rotation and lateral flexion.

   Oblicuo abdominal

   • He did exercises to strengthen his obliques.
   • The oblique muscles help with twisting movements.
   • She felt a strain in her left oblique after the workout.