What is the Portuguese word for "shy"?

Learn how to say "shy" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

shy

Portuguese

tímido

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Examples of how to use "shy" in Portuguese

English
The little girl was very shy.
Portuguese
A menininha era muito tímida.
English
The little boy felt shy at school today.
Portuguese
O menininho se sentiu tímido na escola hoje.
English
She was too shy to speak up.
Portuguese
Ela era tímida demais para falar.
English
My cat is shy around new people.
Portuguese
Meu gato é tímido com pessoas novas.
English
He smiled, but remained shy and quiet.
Portuguese
Ele sorriu, mas permaneceu tímido e quieto.
English
Don't be shy to ask for help.
Portuguese
Não tenha vergonha de pedir ajuda.

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The little girl was very shy.

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