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“discreet” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/disˈkɾeto/

Example

Lleva un maquillaje discreto.

She is wearing discreet makeup.

Illustration for discreto (discreet)

How to say “discreet” in Spanish

“Discreet” in Spanish is discreto.

Measured, restrained behavior.

Full entry for discreto: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with discreto

En la reunión su discreta actitud ayudó a calmar la tensión.

At the meeting his discreet attitude helped calm the tension.

Tips for using discreto

  • When used about makeup or clothing, discreto implies subtle elegance rather than plainness, so English 'subtle' is often a closer match than 'simple'.

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