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coy in Portuguese

coy in Portuguese is reservado — coy means shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.

coy in Portuguese

reservado
adj
Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.

What does "coy" mean?

  1. adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
    "She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question."
  2. adjective Reluctant to give a direct answer, especially about something sensitive.
    "The company remained coy about its future plans."
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coy in a sentence

  • She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question.
  • He was coy about the details of his new job.
  • The company remained coy about its future plans.

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What is "coy" in Portuguese?

"coy" in Portuguese is reservado. coy means: Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.

How do you use "coy" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question." In Portuguese, "coy" is reservado.

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