What is the Spanish word for "humble"?

Learn how to say "humble" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

humble

Spanish

humilde

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Alternative translations of "humble"

modesto
sencillo
sumiso
pobre

Examples of how to use "humble" in Spanish

English
He is a very humble person despite his success.
Spanish
Es una persona muy humilde a pesar de su éxito.
English
She remained humble after the big award.
Spanish
Ella se mantuvo humilde después del gran premio.
English
Please stay humble when you succeed.
Spanish
Por favor, mantente humilde cuando tengas éxito.
English
He gave a humble apology to everyone.
Spanish
Él ofreció una disculpa humilde a todos.
English
Their humble home felt warm and welcoming.
Spanish
Su humilde hogar se sentía cálido y acogedor.

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