/disˈkɾeto/
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Translation
discreet
Word origin
From Latin discretus ('separated, distinct'), the past participle of discernere ('to separate, distinguish'), from dis- ('apart') and cernere ('to sift'). A discreet person can tell apart what to say and what to keep quiet. The same root gives English 'discreet' and 'discern'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- discretus
- English cognates
- discreet, discrete, discern
Grammar
Femininediscreta
Masc pluraldiscretos
Fem pluraldiscretas
Examples
fiar.
She is a very discreet and trustworthy person.
.
I prefer a discreet place to discuss the matter.
maquillaje .
She wore discreet and elegant make-up.
¿ contárselo ?
Can you be discreet and not tell anyone?
¡ , !
Be discreet, they are watching us!
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