Tímido (en. Shy)

/ˈtimido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

One who shows reluctance or embarrassment when interacting with others.

The shy child does not dare to speak in class.

El niño tímido no se atreve a hablar en clase.

One who is prone to feeling insecure or anxious in social situations.

His shy attitude prevents him from making new friends.

Su actitud tímida le impide hacer nuevos amigos.

Refers to a person who avoids being the center of attention.

He is very shy and prefers to listen rather than speak.

Es muy tímido y prefiere escuchar antes que hablar.

From Latin 'timidus', meaning fearful.

to be shy

To feel embarrassment or insecurity in a social situation.

estar tímido

to be as shy as a mouse

To be very shy and reserved.

ser tímido como un ratón

not to be shy

To speak and act with confidence,

no ser tímido

shyness

Quality of being shy.

timidez

introspection

Act of examining one's own emotions and thoughts.

introspección

embarrassment

Feeling of dishonor or contempt experienced in social situations.

vergüenza

Excessively shy.

That boy is a 'textbook shy', he doesn't talk to anyone.

Ese chico es un 'tímido de libro', no habla con nadie.

Shy who disguises himself.

She is shy, but at parties she becomes the life of the party.

Ella es tímida, pero en fiestas se convierte en el alma de la fiesta.