Tímida (en. Shy)

/ˈtimida/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: One who has or shows shyness.

Example Sentence: She is a shy girl who prefers not to speak in public.

Ella es una chica tímida que prefiere no hablar en público.

Definition: One who feels insecure or uncomfortable in social situations.

Example Sentence: Her timid behavior makes her seem distant.

Su comportamiento tímido la hace parecer distante.

Definition: One who does not dare to do things due to fear or embarrassment.

Example Sentence: The shy boy did not dare to ask for the floor in class.

El niño tímido no se atrevió a pedir la palabra en clase.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'timidus', which means 'fearful'.

Common Phrase: to have shyness

Common Phrase Meaning: To experience insecurity or embarrassment in social situations.

tener timidez

Common Phrase: to be as timid as a mouse

Common Phrase Meaning: To be extremely shy or fearful.

ser tímido como un ratón

Common Phrase: to overcome shyness

Common Phrase Meaning: To overcome shyness and be more extroverted.

salir de la timidez

Related Word: shyness

Related Word Description: Condition of being shy.

timidez

Related Word: introversion

Related Word Description: Tendency to focus on one's own inner world.

introversion

Related Word: withdrawal

Related Word Description: Action of withdrawing or keeping distance from others.

retraimiento

Slang Meaning: To be a little shy or insecure

Slang Example: He is quite shy, always looking at his feet at parties.

Él es bastante tímido, siempre está mirándose los pies en las fiestas.

Slang Meaning: Extreme shyness

Slang Example: That girl is so shy that she never responds when spoken to.

Esa chica es tan tímida que nunca responde cuando le hablan.