English–Spanish
“timid” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/temeˈɾoso/
Example
No seas temeroso y prueba otra vez.
Don't be timid and try again.
How to say “timid” in Spanish
“Timid” in Spanish is temeroso.
Person hesitating at a threshold.
Example sentences with temeroso
Estaba temeroso antes de hablar en público.
He was frightened before speaking in public.
Tips for using temeroso
- In everyday speech speakers often prefer miedoso or tener miedo because temeroso sounds descriptive or slightly formal.