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    Tímidamente (en. Shyly)

    /timidamente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    In a manner that indicates shyness or lack of confidence.
    She spoke timidly at the meeting.
    Ella habló tímidamente en la reunión.
    With an attitude that reflects reserve or modesty.
    She approached timidly to introduce herself.
    Se acercó tímidamente a presentarse.
    Cautiously, as if fearing the reaction of others.
    Timidly, she asked her teacher for help.
    Tímidamente, pidió ayuda a su profesor.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'tímido', with the suffix -mente that forms adverbs.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak timidly
    To express oneself with insecurity or timidity.
    hablar tímidamente
    to smile timidly
    To smile in a reserved or somewhat insecure manner.
    sonreír tímidamente
    to approach timidly
    To come close to someone with a timid or cautious behavior.
    acercarse tímidamente

    Related Words

    shy
    One who feels fear or a lack of self-confidence.
    tímido
    shyness
    The quality of being shy; lack of self-confidence.
    timidez

    Slang Meanings

    Timid as a mouse
    He always hides in the corner; he's timid as a mouse.
    Siempre se esconde en la esquina, es tímido como un ratón.
    Lost in timidity
    That girl is so lost in timidity that she doesn't dare to talk to anyone.
    Esa chica es tan tímido perdido que no se atreve a hablar con nadie.