What is the Spanish word for "modest"?

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

English

modest

Spanish

modesto

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Examples of how to use "modest" in Spanish

English
She lives in a very modest house.
Spanish
Ella vive en una casa muy modesta.
English
She gave a modest answer to the question.
Spanish
Ella dio una respuesta modesta a la pregunta.
English
They live in a modest house near town.
Spanish
Ellos viven en una casa modesta cerca del pueblo.
English
His modest smile showed quiet happiness.
Spanish
Su sonrisa modesta mostraba una felicidad tranquila.
English
The company made a modest profit this year.
Spanish
La empresa obtuvo una ganancia modesta este año.

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