pávido — meaning in English

English meaning

• faint adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
• shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.

Senses

pávido is used for these senses in English:

• faint Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
• shy Easily frightened; timid.

faint — full definition

1. adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
2. adj Feeling weak or dizzy, as if about to lose consciousness.
3. verb To lose consciousness briefly, usually from lack of blood flow to the brain.

shy — full definition

1. adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
2. adj Just short of or falling below a stated amount.
3. verb To move back suddenly out of fear or caution.

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