This is the 12022nd most frequent Spanish word.
indirecta
A hint or insinuation.
In this sentence, 'indirecta' refers to a subtle remark or hint given with the purpose of implying something without being explicit.
Él lanzó una indirecta sobre mi forma de trabajar.
He made a hint about my way of working.
Here, 'indirecta' is used as part of a phrase to describe a type of communication that is not direct or straightforward.
La comunicación indirecta puede causar confusiones.
Indirect communication can cause misunderstandings.
In this example, 'indirecta' again serves as a noun referring to a comment or remark meant to convey an idea subtly or suggestively.