nuance

sottigliezza, sfumatura

Dettaglio delicato che rende un’idea, una situazione o un’interpretazione più complessa o interessante.

In inglese semplice: Fine detail that makes an idea, situation, or performance more complex or interesting.

• Her performance has great nuance.
• The report misses the nuances of the conflict.
• This discussion needs more nuance.

Sinonimi: subtlety, fine detail

Espressioni comuni: lack nuance, add nuance, emotional nuance

sfumatura

Differenza sottile di significato, sentimento, suono o aspetto.

In inglese semplice: A small difference in meaning, feeling, sound, or appearance.

• There is a slight nuance in tone.
• She noticed nuances between the two translations.
• Can you hear the nuance in his voice?

Come si usa: nuance of something (The two words have different nuances of meaning.)

Sinonimi: distinction, shade, difference

Espressioni comuni: subtle nuance, nuance of meaning, a slight nuance

sfumare, precisare

Modificare leggermente un’idea o un’affermazione per renderla più dettagliata o precisa.

In inglese semplice: To make a small change that gives an idea or statement greater detail or precision.

• These findings nuance our view.
• She nuanced her argument after reading the report.
• We need to nuance that statement carefully.

Sinonimi: refine, qualify

Espressioni comuni: nuance an argument, nuance a statement, nuance something slightly