Discretos (en. Discreet)

/ дисˈкре̞тос /

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

One who behaves in a reserved and cautious manner.

She is a very discreet person who does not talk about her personal matters.

Es una persona muy discreta que no habla de sus asuntos personales.

One who does not attract attention, is subtle.

His style is very discreet, yet elegant.

Su estilo es muy discreto, pero elegante.

One that remains secret or reserved.

The contract was signed discreetly to avoid rumors.

El contrato fue firmado de manera discreta para evitar rumores.

From Latin 'discretus', which means 'separated, apart'.

to be discreet

To behave with prudence and reserve in actions and words.

ser discreto

discreet in one's actions

To act with care and moderation without drawing attention.

discreto en sus actos

to have discretion

To possess the ability to keep confidential information.

tener discreción

discretion

Quality of being discreet, ability to withhold information.

discreción

reserved

One who shows caution and does not easily reveal their thoughts or emotions.

reservado

subtle

One who is delicate and well-designed or executed without being ostentatious.

sutil

Not being the center of attention in social situations.

At the party, he was very discreet and did not seek to attract attention.

En la fiesta, él fue muy discreto y no buscó atraer miradas.

Maintaining a low profile in potentially risky situations.

She is always discreet when there are problems between friends.

Ella siempre es discreta cuando hay problemas entre amigos.