reservado — meaning in English
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English meaning
- aloof adj Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.
- coy adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
- cubicle noun A small partitioned-off space within a larger room, especially a workspace.
- demure adjective Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
- guarded adj Careful and reluctant to reveal much; cautious in speech or manner.
- reserved adj Slow to show emotion or share opinions; quietly restrained in manner.
- secretive adjective Inclined to keep things hidden and reveal little information.
- shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
Senses
reservado is used for these senses in English:
- aloof Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
- coy Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
- cubicle (UK, AU) A small enclosure in a public toilet for individual use.
- guarded (medicine, of prognosis) A good outcome has fair odds of happening but close monitoring is important because odds of deterioration are not low.
- secretive Having an inclination to secrecy.
- shy Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
coy — full definition
- adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
- adjective Reluctant to give a direct answer, especially about something sensitive.