English–Spanish

“shyness” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsotimidez

Pronunciation

IPA/puˈðoɾ/

Example

Ella mostró pudor al recibir el cumplido.

She showed shyness when she received the compliment.

Illustration for pudor (shyness)

How to say “shyness” in Spanish

“Shyness” in Spanish is pudor.

Person covering chest and averting gaze.

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

Example sentences with pudor

Sentí pudor cuando olvidé su nombre.

I felt shy when I forgot their name.

Tips for using pudor

  • Pudor stresses moral or bodily modesty rather than mere social timidity; vergüenza refers to embarrassment and timidez to personal shyness.

Other Spanish words for “shyness”

Su timidez le impide hablar en público.

Her shyness keeps her from speaking in public.

“shyness” in other languages