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    Modesto (en. Modest)

    /moˈdes.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is not presumptuous or ostentatious.
    Despite his success, he has always been very modest.
    A pesar de su éxito, siempre ha sido muy modesto.
    That is moderate in its way of being or in its desires.
    He has a modest and simple lifestyle.
    Tiene un estilo de vida modesto y sencillo.
    That is not excessive in size or quantity.
    The house they bought is quite modest, but welcoming.
    La casa que compraron es bastante modesta, pero acogedora.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'modestus', which means 'moderate' or 'timid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be modest
    To have a humble attitude towards achievements.
    ser modesto
    modest in aspirations
    To not have excessive aspirations.
    modesto en pretensiones
    modest life
    A life that does not seek ostentation.
    vida modesta

    Related Words

    modesty
    Quality of being modest.
    modestia
    modest as an adjective
    Description of someone or something that is not ostentatious.
    modesto como un adjetivo
    modestly
    Adverb that indicates how one acts in a modest way.
    modestamente

    Slang Meanings

    Not to brag about achievements or wealth.
    That person is modest; he does not talk about his successes.
    Esa persona es modesta, no habla de sus éxitos.
    A lifestyle without luxury.
    He prefers to live modestly instead of wasting.
    Prefiere vivir de manera modesta en lugar de despilfarrar.