/ˈtimiðo/
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Translation
shy
Word origin
From Latin timidus ('fearful'), from timere ('to fear'). The same timere gives English 'timid' and 'timorous'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- timidus
- English cognates
- timid, timorous
Grammar
Femininetímida
Masc pluraltímidos
Fem pluraltímidas
Examples
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My brother is very shy with new people.
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The shy girl hid behind her mother.
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Do not be shy and say hello to your neighbours.
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Despite being shy, she gave an excellent speech.
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With friends he stops being shy and talks a lot.
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