Tímido/a
Definition
(adj) Nervous or hesitant in the company of others
Examples
“El niño es tímido cuando está con gente nueva.”
“María es tímida en las fiestas grandes.”
María is shy at big parties.
“Yo era tímido/a en clase el primer día.”
I was shy in class on the first day.
“No seas tímido, pídele sal a la vecina.”
Don't be shy, ask the neighbor for some salt.
“Con los clientes nuevos, Ana se pone tímida y habla bajito.”
With new customers, Ana gets shy and speaks softly.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Chuleta, Inquietante, Frikismo, Radiante, and Agridulce. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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