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    Comedido (en. Restrained)

    /ko.me'di.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who behaves with restraint and moderation.
    His measured attitude earned him the respect of all.
    Su actitud comedida le granjeó el respeto de todos.
    One who is not exaggerated or ostentatious.
    She wore a measured dress for the ceremony.
    Llevaba un vestido comedido para la ceremonia.
    One who expresses without exaggerations or excesses.
    The restraint in his words conveyed sincerity.
    El comedimiento en sus palabras transmitía sinceridad.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'comeditus', the participle of 'comedĕre' which means 'to eat' or 'to moderate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be measured
    To act with moderation and without excess.
    ser comedido
    to have a measured behavior
    To show a measured and appropriate behavior.
    tener un comportamiento comedido
    a measured speech
    A way of speaking that is characterized by being not exaggerated.
    un discurso comedido

    Related Words

    restraint
    Attitude of moderation and restraint.
    comedimiento
    moderation
    Moderation in behavior or in language.
    mesura
    moderation
    Action of moderating or containing something.
    moderación

    Slang Meanings

    To be prudent or cautious in a situation
    It is better to be measured and not take unnecessary risks.
    Es mejor ser comedido y no arriesgarse innecesariamente.
    To avoid conflicts by speaking calmly
    He always tries to be measured in family discussions.
    Siempre trata de ser comedido en las discusiones familiares.