maneira velada
[mə-'nai-rə və-'la-də]
noun phrasefemininepl: maneiras veladas
veiled manner, covert way, indirect way
1. A subtle, indirect, or hidden way of doing or saying something; an oblique or roundabout approach that conceals true intentions or meaning
He criticized her work in a veiled manner, avoiding direct confrontation.
Ele criticou o trabalho dela de maneira velada, evitando confronto direto.
2. An approach that is not openly stated but implied or suggested
The report made accusations in a veiled manner without naming specific individuals.
O relatório fez acusações de maneira velada sem nomear indivíduos específicos.
NYC Slang
on the low, lowkey, in a roundabout way
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