modest in Spanish
modest in Spanish is modesto, humilde, moderado — modest means not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
modest in Spanish
modesto
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
humilde
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
modesto
Small, moderate in size.
moderado
Small, moderate in size.
módico
Small, moderate in size.
pequeño
Small, moderate in size.
pudoroso
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
decente
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
púdico
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
What does "modest" mean?
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adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
"He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained."
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adj Fairly small or moderate in size or amount.
"We were pleased with the modest rise in visitors this summer."
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adj Not showing or revealing much of the body; avoiding sexual attention.
"Some visitors choose modest clothing that covers their shoulders when entering the temple."
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modest in a sentence
- He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained.
- A modest person, she always thanked her team before taking any praise.
- We were pleased with the modest rise in visitors this summer.
- They live in a modest apartment near the city center.
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What is "modest" in Spanish?
"modest" in Spanish is modesto, humilde, moderado. modest means: Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
How do you use "modest" in a sentence?
Example: "He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained." In Spanish, "modest" is modesto, humilde, moderado.
Are there other ways to say "modest" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "modest": modesto, humilde, moderado, módico, pequeño, pudoroso.
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