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velato

veiled

adjective veh-LAH-toh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Also means

hazy

Usage Note

Velato comes from velo ('veil') and is used both literally (a volto velato, 'veiled face') and figuratively: una critica velata ('a veiled criticism'), voce velata ('husky voice'). In weather contexts it can describe an overcast or hazy sky (cielo velato).

Examples

"Ha rivolto una critica velata al governo."

Natural Translation

He directed a veiled criticism at the government.

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