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“timid” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/temeˈɾoso/

Example

No seas temeroso y prueba otra vez.

Don't be timid and try again.

Illustration for temeroso (timid)

How to say “timid” in Spanish

“Timid” in Spanish is temeroso.

Person hesitating at a threshold.

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

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.

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