Spanish word

humilde

Pronunciation

IPA/uˈmilde/

Meaning

  • adjectivehumble

Example

Es bueno ser humilde.

It is good to be humble.

Illustration for humilde (humble)

More examples

Al recibir el premio, mostró un tono humilde.

Upon receiving the award, he showed a humble tone.

Core concept

A person in plain clothes with a calm posture.

Common phrases

  • persona humilde

    humble person

  • tono humilde

    humble tone

  • comportamiento humilde

    humble behavior

Similar words

modesto: Avoids bragging by speaking humbly about achievements and skills.
sencillo: Exhibits plain, basic qualities in appearance or construction.
discreto: Keeps a reserved, tactful presence that avoids creating awkwardness.
tímido: Shows shyness and hesitation in public situations, preferring to stay quiet.

Definition in Spanish

Describe a una persona, actitud o cosa sencilla y sin ostentación.

Word origin

From Latin humilis 'low' (from humus 'earth'), the word keeps the 'grounded' image and in Spanish denotes modesty or an unassuming attitude.

Usage tips

  • 'Humilde' commonly describes objects as well as people, so 'una casa humilde' usually means a modest or poor house rather than a humble personality.

Other meanings

  • unassumingadjective
  • modestadjective
  • lowlyadjective

Opposites

  • altaneroarrogantadjective

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