English–Spanish
“modesty” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/moˈðestja/
Example
Su modestia hace que todos la respeten.
Her modesty makes everyone respect her.
How to say “modesty” in Spanish
“Modesty” in Spanish is modestia.
A person looking down quietly when praised.
Example sentences with modestia
Habla de sus logros con modestia.
He talks about his achievements modestly.
Tips for using modestia
- When praised in Spanish, a brief 'gracias' and redirecting the topic shows modestia more naturally than lengthy self-commentary.