What does "tenue" mean in English?

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Spanish

tenue

English

faint

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Alternative translations of "tenue"

thin
weak
delicate
dim

Examples of how to use "tenue" in Spanish

Spanish
Había una luz tenue en la habitación.
English
There was a dim light in the room.
Spanish
La luz en la habitación es tenue.
English
The light in the room is dim.
Spanish
Su voz sonaba tenue y dulce.
English
Her voice sounded soft and sweet.
Spanish
Hay un olor tenue a flores aquí.
English
There is a faint smell of flowers here.
Spanish
Veo un color tenue en la pared.
English
I see a soft color on the wall.

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