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    Medroso (en. Timid)

    /meˈðɾoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who is fearful or prone to being scared.
    Juan is fearful and avoids risky situations.
    Juan es medroso y evita situaciones arriesgadas.
    One who acts with shyness or indecision due to fear.
    His fearful behavior prevents him from speaking in public.
    Su comportamiento medroso le impide hablar en público.
    One who feels insecure in the face of the unknown.
    The idea of traveling alone feels fearful to her.
    La idea de viajar solo le resulta medrosa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'metrosus', meaning fearful.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    not to be fearful
    To be unafraid or not shy.
    no ser medroso
    to have a fearful heart
    To be easily frightened or shy.
    tener un corazón medroso
    to act with mediocrity
    Not to take risks and to behave fearfully.
    actuar con mediocridad

    Related Words

    fear
    A feeling experienced in the face of danger.
    miedo
    shyness
    Lack of self-confidence.
    timidez
    cowardice
    Attitude of avoiding risk due to fear.
    cobardía

    Slang Meanings

    To be a chicken
    Don't be a chicken, face your fears.
    No seas gallina, enfréntate a tus miedos.
    To back down
    He always backs down when there's a challenge.
    Siempre se echa atrás cuando hay un desafío.