Significato di hint in italiano

• 0 something you say that suggests what you think or want, but not in a direct way -- allusione

  • He dropped (= made) several hints that he wanted a computer for his birthday. Ha lasciato capire da parecchi accenni che voleva un computer per il suo compleanno.

• 1 a small piece of advice -- suggerimento, consiglio

  • The magazine gives lots of useful hints on how to save money. La rivista dà molti consigli utili su come risparmiare.

• 2 to suggest something, but not in a direct way -- accennare

  • He hinted that he wanted to leave the company. Ha accennato che voleva lasciare la ditta.

• 3 a statement that passes on information without giving it openly or directly -- allusione

  • He didn’t actually say he wanted more money, but he dropped a hint.

• 4 a helpful suggestion -- consiglio, suggerimento

  • I can give you some useful gardening hints.

• 5 a very small amount; a slight impression -- pizzico, ombra

  • There was a hint of fear in his voice.

• 6 to (try to) pass on information without stating it openly or directly -- insinuare, accennare

  • He hinted that he would like more money

  • He hinted at possible changes.