What does "recato" mean in English?

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Spanish

recato

English

modesty

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Alternative translations of "recato"

reserve
restraint
prudence
discretion

Examples of how to use "recato" in Spanish

Spanish
Se comportaba con mucho recato.
English
He behaved with a lot of modesty.
Spanish
Ella habló con recato y respeto.
English
She spoke with modesty and respect.
Spanish
Actúa con recato en la reunión.
English
He acts with modesty in the meeting.
Spanish
Su recato evitó comentarios indiscretos.
English
Her modesty prevented indiscreet comments.
Spanish
Prefiero el recato en entrevistas formales.
English
I prefer modesty in formal interviews.

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Se comportaba con mucho recato.

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