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No. 14,238 in Spanish

tímida

Shy.

In a sentence

  • Ella es muy tímida y no le gusta hablar en público.

    She is very shy and doesn't like to speak in public.

    Describes a personality trait of reluctance to engage in social interaction.

  • La tímida luz del amanecer iluminó la habitación.

    The timid light of dawn illuminated the room.

    Used metaphorically to depict the weakness or subtlety of something, in this case, the light.

  • El niño lanzaba miradas tímidas desde detrás de la puerta.

    The child peeked timidly from behind the door.

    Describes behavior that shows shyness or hesitation.

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