This is the 12724th most frequent Portuguese word.
tímido
Shy; reserved.
Characteristic/Personality
Ele é um menino tímido e prefere observar antes de falar.
He is a shy boy and prefers to observe before speaking.
State/Temporary emotion
Ela estava um pouco tímida na apresentação, mas conseguiu se expressar bem.
She was a bit shy in the presentation, but managed to express herself well.
Behavior/Animal