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    Modestamente (en. Modestly)

    /mo.des.ta.'men.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    With simplicity and without pretensions.
    She presented herself modestly at the meeting.
    Ella se presentó modestamente en la reunión.
    In a moderate way and without ostentation.
    He speaks modestly of his achievements.
    Habla modestamente de sus logros.
    With a humble and reserved character.
    She dresses modestly, without extravagance.
    Se viste modestamente, sin extravagancias.

    Etymology

    It derives from the adjective 'modest', which comes from the Latin 'modestus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    speaking modestly
    Speaking with humility, without boasting.
    modestamente hablando
    to live modestly
    To lead a simple life without luxuries.
    vivir modestamente
    to present oneself modestly
    To arrive without pretensions or showiness.
    presentarse modestamente

    Related Words

    modest
    One who has modesty, without arrogance.
    modesto
    humility
    Quality of being humble, absence of pride.
    humildad

    Slang Meanings

    Low profile
    He always acts with a low profile, modestly.
    Siempre actúa con bajo perfil, modestamente.
    Without showiness
    He did his work without showiness, modestly.
    Hizo su trabajo sin alardes, modestamente.