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    Modestos (en. Modest)

    /moˈdestos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Not arrogant and shows humility.
    Despite his success, he has always been very modest.
    A pesar de su éxito, siempre ha sido muy modesto.
    Simple and does not flaunt luxury.
    The restaurant is modest, but the food is delicious.
    El restaurante es modesto, pero la comida es deliciosa.
    Does not display or boast about their qualities.
    His modest behavior is admired by everyone.
    Su comportamiento modesto es admirado por todos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'modestus', meaning 'moderate, measured'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    with modesty
    With humility and without ostentation.
    con modestia
    to act with modesty
    To behave in a humble and simple manner.
    actuar con modestia
    in front of the modest
    In the presence of humble people.
    delante de los modestos

    Related Words

    modesty
    Quality of being modest.
    modestia
    modestly
    In a modest way.
    modestamente
    modestly dressed
    Dressed without ostentation or luxury.
    modestamente vestido

    Slang Meanings

    To be a person who stays in the background.
    He doesn't like to draw attention, he is very modest.
    No le gusta llamar la atención, es muy modestos.
    Someone who does not brag about what they have.
    He is so modest that he never talks about his new car.
    Es tan modesto que nunca habla de su nuevo coche.