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"Reserved" is an adjective which is often translated as "reservado", and "secretive" is an adjective which is also often translated as "reservado". Learn more about the difference between "reserved" and "secretive" below.
reserved(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. reservado
Good evening, we have a table for four reserved for Rodriquez.Buenas noches, tenemos una mesa para cuatro reservada para Rodríguez.
a. reservado
Paul is a really great guy. He's just a little reserved at first.Paul es una persona realmente genial. Lo único es que es un poco reservado al principio.
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secretive(
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dihv
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. reservado
The doctor is very secretive about his personal life.El doctor es muy reservado respecto a su vida personal.
b. callado
Madison is a teenager now. She's more and more secretive about her social life.Madison ya es una adolescente. Es cada vez más callada con respecto a su vida social.
c. hermético
Very little is known about the rituals of the secretive brotherhood.Se sabe muy poco de los ritos de la fraternidad hermética.
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