What is the Spanish word for "shyness"?

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

English

shyness

Spanish

timidez

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Examples of how to use "shyness" in Spanish

English
Her deep shyness made her blush.
Spanish
Su profunda timidez la hacía sonrojarse.
English
Her shyness made speaking in class difficult.
Spanish
Su timidez dificultaba hablar en clase.
English
He hid his shyness behind a quiet smile.
Spanish
Él escondía su timidez detrás de una sonrisa tranquila.
English
Shyness can fade with practice and patience.
Spanish
La timidez puede desaparecer con práctica y paciencia.
English
They noticed his shyness during the group activity.
Spanish
Notaron su timidez durante la actividad grupal.

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Her deep shyness made her blush.

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