What is the Spanish word for "modesty"?

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

English

modesty

Spanish

modestia

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Alternative translations of "modesty"

humildad
decoro
sobriedad
mesura

Examples of how to use "modesty" in Spanish

English
Her modesty is one of her best qualities.
Spanish
Su modestia es una de sus mejores cualidades.
English
Her modesty made others respect her opinions.
Spanish
Su modestia hizo que los demás respetaran sus opiniones.
English
He spoke about his achievement with modesty.
Spanish
Habló de su logro con modestia.
English
Modesty is valued in many cultures around the world.
Spanish
La modestia es valorada en muchas culturas alrededor del mundo.
English
They admired the artist's modesty after the award.
Spanish
Admiraron la modestia del artista después del premio.

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