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discreta

[dis-KREH-tuh]
adjectivefemininepl: discretas
discreet; discrete; modest; unobtrusive
1. Careful and prudent in speech or behavior; not drawing attention to oneself
She made a discreet inquiry about the matter.
Ela fez uma pergunta discreta sobre o assunto.
2. Separate or distinct; individually distinct
The data shows several discrete categories.
Os dados mostram várias categorias discretas.
3. Modest in appearance or behavior; restrained
She wore a discreet piece of jewelry.
Ela usava uma joia discreta.
Synonyms
reservadaprudentecautelosamodestarecatadacontidadistinta
Antonyms
indiscretaimprudentechamativaexuberantecontínua

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discreta
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
discreta
Standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

de forma discreta - in a discreet manner
com discrição - with discretion
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