What is the Spanish word for "timid"?

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

English

timid

Spanish

tímido

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Alternative translations of "timid"

cobarde
vergonzoso
reservado
miedoso

Examples of how to use "timid" in Spanish

English
The timid child hid behind his mother.
Spanish
El niño tímido se escondió detrás de su madre.
English
The timid cat hid under the couch.
Spanish
El gato tímido se escondió debajo del sofá.
English
She gave a timid smile and waved.
Spanish
Ella sonrió tímidamente y saludó con la mano.
English
A timid student raised his hand slowly.
Spanish
Un estudiante tímido levantó la mano lentamente.
English
He spoke in a timid, quiet voice.
Spanish
Él habló en una voz tímida y tranquila.

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The timid child hid behind his mother.

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