Discretas (en. Discreet)

/dis.kre.tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

One who behaves prudently and reservedly.

His way of speaking is very discreet; he never reveals secrets.

Su manera de hablar es muy discreta; nunca revela secretos.

One who is not ostentatious or flashy.

She wore a discreet dress for dinner.

Llevaba un vestido discreto para la cena.

One who does or says things with moderation and care.

I preferred to make discreet comments about the matter.

Preferí hacer comentarios discretos sobre el asunto.

From Latin 'discretus', meaning 'separated' or 'distinguished.'

discreet as a mouse

It is said of someone who acts with great discretion.

discreto como un ratón

speak discreetly

To communicate carefully so as not to offend or reveal too much.

hablar con discreción

keep things discreet

To maintain privacy regarding certain matters.

mantener las cosas discretas

discretion

The quality of being reserved and prudent.

discreción

discreet

One who acts with discretion.

discreto

professional discretion

The obligation not to disclose confidential information in the workplace.

discreción profesional

To be in the shadow

When something discreet is done, it does not seek to attract attention.

Cuando se hace algo discreto, no se busca llamar la atención.

To go under the radar

I prefer to go under the radar at this event; I don't want to be the center of attention.

Prefiero ir bajo perfil en este evento, no quiero ser el centro de atención.