modestamente

modestamente
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. modestly
Cuando era niño, vivíamos modestamente, en una casa pequeña, con solo lo necesario. Y de todos modos, éramos felices.When I was a child, we lived modestly, in a small house, with just what we needed. And anyway, we were happy.
b. simply
La mujer vestía prolija, aunque modestamente.The woman was neatly, if simply, dressed.
a. modestly
Francisco me mostró modestamente algunos de sus dibujos; no pude creer lo increíble que es como artista.Francisco modestly showed me some of his drawings; I couldn't believe what an incredible artist he is.
b. humbly
Cuando le otorgaron el premio, dijo modestamente que él solo había hecho una pequeña contribución a lo que en realidad fue un trabajo de equipo.When he was awarded the prize, he humbly said that he has just made a small contribution to what had been a real team effort.
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