modestia
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la modestia(
moh
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dehs
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tyah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (humility)
a. modesty
El consumado actor aceptó el premio reconocimiento con modestia.The accomplished actor accepted the award of recognition with modesty.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
La modestia de recursos no nos impidió conseguir nuestro objetivo.Our limited resources didn't stop us from attaining our goal.
La estrella dejó la farándula para vivir con modestia en una granja.The star left show business to live a simple life on a farm.
b. austerity
La modestia con la que vivía el anacoreta me inspiró.The austerity of the hermit's lifestyle inspired me.
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