1. A subtle or understated hint, clue, or piece of information given in a discreet manner without drawing attention
The detective gave the witness a discrete hint about the suspect's whereabouts.
O detetive deu uma pista discreta para a testemunha sobre o paradeiro do suspeito.
2. In games or puzzles, a subtle clue that doesn't directly reveal the answer
The riddle provided only discrete hints to solve the puzzle.
O enigma fornecia apenas pistas discretas para resolver o quebra-cabeça.