Pudor (en. Modesty)

/puˈðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Feeling of shame or reserve regarding behaviors or aspects related to sexuality.

She felt modesty when receiving compliments about her appearance.

Ella sintió pudor al recibir elogios sobre su apariencia.

State of modesty and reserve in behavior.

Modesty prevented him from openly discussing his feelings.

El pudor le impedía hablar abiertamente sobre sus sentimientos.

Quality of being reserved or discreet in intimate matters.

Modesty is a virtue in some cultures.

El pudor es una virtud en algunas culturas.

From Latin 'pudorem', which means shame or respect.

to lose one's modesty

To stop feeling shame or reserve.

perder el pudor

to have modesty

To feel a reservation or shame about something.

tener pudor

female modesty

Reference to the modesty and reserve associated with women.

pudor femenino

shame

Feeling of discomfort about something that has been done or said.

vergüenza

modesty

Quality of a person who does not seek to draw attention to themselves.

modestia

reserve

Reserved and restrained behavior.

recato

Exaggerated feeling of modesty in informal situations.

Don't be so modest, enjoy the party!

No seas tan pudoroso, ¡disfruta de la fiesta!

Referring to someone who is excessively reserved.

That guy is very modest; he hardly talks to anyone.

Ese chico es muy pudoroso, apenas habla con nadie.