What does "recato" mean in English?

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Portuguese

recato

English

modesty

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Examples of how to use "recato" in Portuguese

Portuguese
Ela se vestia com muito recato.
English
She dressed very modestly.
Portuguese
Ela mostrou muito recato na entrevista.
English
She showed a lot of modesty in the interview.
Portuguese
O professor valorizou o recato dos alunos.
English
The teacher appreciated the students' modesty.
Portuguese
Ele agiu com recato e prudência.
English
He acted with discretion and prudence.
Portuguese
A jovem é recatada e educada.
English
The young woman is modest and well-mannered.
Portuguese
Mantivemos recato durante a cerimônia.
English
We maintained discretion during the ceremony.

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Ela se vestia com muito recato.

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