understatement
n
1
(=underestimate)
[+of rate, level, growth] subestimación f
these figures are an understatement estas cifras son una subestimación
2
(=not exaggeration)
I think that's something of an understatement creo que eso es quedarse corto
to say I'm disappointed is an understatement decir que estoy desilusionado es quedarse corto
interesting? that's the understatement of the year! ¿interesante? ¡eso es quedarse corto!
3
(=restraint) moderación f
typical British understatement la típica moderación británica, el típico comedimiento británico frm
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