coy in Spanish
coy in Spanish is tímido, recatado, discreto — coy means shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
coy in Spanish
tímido
(dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
recatado
(archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
discreto
Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
coquetamente tímido
Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
fingidamente tímido
Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
gazmoño
Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
hacerse el tímido
Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
melindroso
Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
mojigato
Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
What does "coy" mean?
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adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
"She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question."
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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 Spanish?
"coy" in Spanish is tímido, recatado, discreto. 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 Spanish, "coy" is tímido, recatado, discreto.
Are there other ways to say "coy" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "coy": tímido, recatado, discreto, coquetamente tímido, fingidamente tímido, gazmoño.
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