This is the 3524th most frequent Spanish word.
guiño
A "guiño" is a "wink" or a subtle gesture or signal.
In this sentence, 'guiño' refers to the physical gesture of winking, which is used symbolically to convey trust or encouragement.
Me hizo un guiño y me dio confianza.
They gave me a wink and boosted my confidence.
Here, 'guiño' metaphorically indicates a subtle implication or an indirect suggestion, specifically of irony in this context.
Su comentario tenía un guiño de ironía.
Their comment had a hint of irony.
In this usage, 'guiño' means a figurative acknowledgment or homage, connecting the design to a specific era or style.