What is the Spanish word for "reluctant"?

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

English

reluctant

Spanish

reacio

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Alternative translations of "reluctant"

reticente
renuente
receloso
vacilante

Examples of how to use "reluctant" in Spanish

English
Why are you so reluctant to help?
Spanish
¿Por qué eres tan reacio a ayudar?
English
She was reluctant to speak in class.
Spanish
Ella era reacia a hablar en clase.
English
He felt reluctant about signing the contract.
Spanish
Él se sintió reacio a firmar el contrato.
English
They were reluctant to leave the party early.
Spanish
Ellos eran reacios a irse temprano de la fiesta.
English
I am reluctant to try the new medicine.
Spanish
Soy reacio a probar el nuevo medicamento.

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