No. 3,524 in Spanish
guiño
A "guiño" is a "wink" or a subtle gesture or signal.
In a sentence
Me hizo un guiño y me dio confianza.
They gave me a wink and boosted my confidence.
In this sentence, 'guiño' refers to the physical gesture of winking, which is used symbolically to convey trust or encouragement.
Su comentario tenía un guiño de ironía.
Their comment had a hint of irony.
Here, 'guiño' metaphorically indicates a subtle implication or an indirect suggestion, specifically of irony in this context.
Este diseño es un guiño a la moda de los años ochenta.
This design is a nod to the fashion of the eighties.
In this usage, 'guiño' means a figurative acknowledgment or homage, connecting the design to a specific era or style.
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