What is the Spanish word for "shy"?

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

English

shy

Spanish

tímido

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Alternative translations of "shy"

vergonzoso
reservado
tímido (de poca cantidad)

Examples of how to use "shy" in Spanish

English
The little girl was very shy.
Spanish
La niña era muy tímida.
English
The little boy felt shy at school today.
Spanish
El niño pequeño se sintió tímido en la escuela hoy.
English
She was too shy to speak up.
Spanish
Ella era demasiado tímida para hablar.
English
My cat is shy around new people.
Spanish
Mi gato es tímido con las personas nuevas.
English
He smiled, but remained shy and quiet.
Spanish
Él sonrió, pero siguió siendo tímido y callado.

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