Humildad (en. Modesty)

/umilˈdad/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Characteristics of a person who does not feel superior to others.
Her humility makes her very loved among her friends.
Su humildad la hace muy querida entre sus amigos.
Attitude of recognizing one's own limitations.
Humility is crucial for learning from mistakes.
La humildad es crucial para aprender de los errores.
Feeling of not having high pretensions.
He always acts with humility, despite his achievements.
Él siempre actúa con humildad, a pesar de sus logros.

Etymology

From Latin 'humilitas', meaning 'quality of low', related to 'humus', meaning 'earth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

humility of heart
Sincere attitude of modesty and generosity.
humildad de corazón
speak with humility
Expressing ideas without arrogance or arrogance.
hablar con humildad
live with humility
Conducting oneself in life without pride or pretensions.
vivir con humildad

Related Words

humble
Showing humility, simple and modest.
humilde
modest
Having or expressing humility, without presumptuousness.
modesto
simple
Being simple and uncomplicated.
sencillo

Slang Meanings

To be modest
He is always humble, he does not boast about his successes.
Siempre es humilde, no se alardea de sus éxitos.
Not to be conceited
He has humility, he never thinks he is superior to anyone.
Él tiene humildad, nunca se cree superior a nadie.