What is the Spanish word for "oblique"?

Learn how to say "oblique" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

oblique

Spanish

oblicuo

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Alternative translations of "oblique"

indirecto
torcido
inclinación
sesgado

Examples of how to use "oblique" in Spanish

English
He made an oblique reference to the problem.
Spanish
Hizo una referencia indirecta al problema.
English
He gave an oblique answer to my question.
Spanish
Dio una respuesta ambigua a mi pregunta.
English
The sun cast an oblique shadow across the wall.
Spanish
El sol proyectó una sombra oblicua en la pared.
English
She cut the fabric at an oblique angle.
Spanish
Cortó la tela en un ángulo oblicuo.
English
His oblique remark made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Spanish
Su comentario indirecto hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.

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He made an oblique reference to the problem.

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