Spanish Conversation · Level 108
59 words
Spanish word
retraimiento
Pronunciation
IPA/retɾaiˈmjento/
Meaning
- masculine nounreserve
Example
Su retraimiento en la conversación fue evidente.
His reserve in the conversation was evident.
More examples
Intentó superar su retraimiento antes de la presentación.
He tried to get past his reserve before the presentation.
Core concept
Keeping to the sidelines during a conversation.
Common phrases
superar el retraimiento
get past reserve
tener retraimiento
be reserved
evitar el retraimiento
avoid reserve
Similar words
timidez: Feels anxious in social situations and hesitates to speak up.
reserva: Keeps feelings and opinions private, showing a calm, restrained demeanor.
reticencia: Hesitates to state thoughts or feelings, avoiding explicit disclosure.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa la conducta de mantenerse en un segundo plano en la comunicación verbal por timidez o discreción.
Word origin
From the verb retraer (from Latin retrahere 'to pull back') with -miento to name the state of pulling back from interaction.
Usage tips
- Asking a simple choice question gives people showing retraimiento an easier way to respond.