self-effacing

[US]/ˌselfɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌselfɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

Translation

adj. que no gusta de hablar de sí mismos o de llamar la atención sobre sí mismos.

Phrases & Collocations

self-effacing manner

manera autocomplaciente

self-effacing smile

sonrisa autocomplaciente

being self-effacing

siendo autocomplaciente

self-effacingly spoke

habló de manera autocomplaciente

remarkably self-effacing

notablemente autocomplaciente

self-effacing personality

personalidad autocomplaciente

quite self-effacing

bastante autocomplaciente

self-effacing behavior

comportamiento autocomplaciente

be self-effacing

ser autocomplaciente

inherently self-effacing

inherentemente autocomplaciente

Example Sentences

he was a self-effacing leader, always putting the team first.

era un líder modesto, que siempre ponía al equipo primero.

despite her accomplishments, she remained remarkably self-effacing.

a pesar de sus logros, se mantuvo notablemente modesta.

the self-effacing author avoided any personal praise in the acknowledgments.

el autor modesto evitó cualquier elogio personal en los agradecimientos.

his self-effacing demeanor made him instantly likeable to everyone.

su modesto comportamiento lo hizo instantáneamente agradable para todos.

she gave a self-effacing speech, downplaying her own role in the project.

pronunció un discurso modesto, minimizando su propio papel en el proyecto.

the self-effacing professor encouraged students to take the lead.

el profesor modesto animó a los estudiantes a tomar la iniciativa.

he displayed a self-effacing attitude throughout the interview process.

demostró una actitud modesta durante todo el proceso de entrevista.

her self-effacing nature meant she rarely sought recognition.

su naturaleza modesta significaba que rara vez buscaba reconocimiento.

the team valued his self-effacing and collaborative approach.

el equipo valoraba su enfoque modesto y colaborativo.

a self-effacing smile played on her lips as she accepted the award.

una sonrisa modesta apareció en sus labios mientras aceptaba el premio.

he adopted a self-effacing style to foster a more inclusive environment.

adoptó un estilo modesto para fomentar un entorno más inclusivo.

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