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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmodesto
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mo-des-to
"Es muy modesto a pesar de sus logros."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, or abilities.
"Despite her achievements, she remained modest about her success." - 2
Limited in size, amount, or scope; not large or extravagant.
"They live in a modest house in the suburbs."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'modest' originates from the Latin 'modestus', meaning 'moderate' or 'restrained', which evolved through Old French 'modeste' before entering Middle English. Its meaning has shifted over time to encompass notions of humility and moderation in behavior and appearance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Modest" is said worldwide
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modeste
Transliteration: moh-dest
"Elle est très modeste malgré ses succès."
bescheiden
Transliteration: beh-schei-den
"Er ist sehr bescheiden über seine Leistungen."
modesto
Transliteration: mo-des-to
"È molto modesto riguardo ai suoi successi."
modesto
Transliteration: mo-des-to
"Es muy modesto a pesar de sus logros."
modesto
Transliteration: mo-des-to
"Ele é muito modesto sobre suas conquistas."
विनम्र
Transliteration: vinamra
"वह अपनी सफलताओं के बारे में विनम्र है।"
谦虚
Transliteration: qiān xū
"尽管取得了成功，他仍然很谦虚。"
겸손한
Transliteration: gyeomsonhan
"그는 자신의 성공에 대해 겸손하다."
控えめな
Transliteration: hikaeme na
"彼は成功について控えめです。"
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