discretamente

discreetly; quietly

adverb dees-kreh-tah-MEN-teh Rare

Usage Note

Discretamente means acting without drawing attention, whether from politeness, caution, or tact. Like all -mente adverbs it is formed on the feminine adjective base discreta; it can precede or follow the verb it modifies. Do not confuse discreto (discreet, tactful) with distinto or the English 'discrete' (separate).

Examples

"Se retiró discretamente de la reunión."

Natural Translation

She withdrew discreetly from the meeting.

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