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tímido

shy

adjective TEE-mee-doh Rare

Also means

timid

Usage Note

Tímido describes someone who is bashful or lacks confidence in social situations. The noun form is la timidez (shyness). It contrasts with atrevido (bold, daring) and extrovertido (extroverted).

Examples

"Es demasiado tímido para hablar en público."

Natural Translation

He is too shy to speak in public.

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