Spanish Conversation · Level 126
60 words
Spanish word
humildad
Pronunciation
IPA/umilˈdað/
Meaning
- feminine nounhumility
Example
La humildad es una virtud importante.
Humility is an important virtue.
More examples
Actuó con humildad cuando recibió el reconocimiento.
He acted with humility when he received the recognition.
Core concept
A person bowing slightly while listening.
Common phrases
tener humildad
have humility
actuar con humildad
act with humility
Similar words
modestia: Speaks modestly about personal accomplishments and shuns bragging.
sencillez: Acts and appears simply, favoring straightforwardness over decoration.
Definition in Spanish
Virtud de comportarse con modestia y sin ostentación, mostrando respeto por los demás.
Word origin
From Latin humilitas, from humilis 'low' and related to humus 'earth', originally 'close to the ground' and extended to modest, respectful behavior.
Usage tips
- Self-labeling with 'soy humilde' often sounds unnatural in Spanish, so speakers usually show humildad by describing modest actions or citing others' praise.