modéstia

This is the 11321st most frequent Portuguese word.


modéstia

The quality of being modest, humble, or unassuming.


In this sentence, 'modéstia' refers to the quality of being humble and not overly proud of one's achievements.

Ela aceitou o prêmio com modéstia, reconhecendo o trabalho da equipe.

She accepted the award with modesty, recognizing the team's work.


In this context, 'modéstia' indicates simplicity or unpretentiousness in style or appearance.

A modéstia do design reflete uma estética minimalista e elegante.

The modesty of the design reflects a minimalist and elegant aesthetic.


Here, 'modéstia' conveys humility in one's statements or attitudes, especially in attributing credit.

Ele declarou com modéstia que não era o principal responsável pelo sucesso do projeto.

He declared with modesty that he was not the main person responsible for the project's success.