adjectivemasculinepl: modestos
modest
1. Not boastful or self-promoting; humble about one's abilities or achievements
He is a modest person who doesn't brag about his accomplishments.
Ele é uma pessoa modesta que não se gaba de suas realizações.
2. Moderate in size, amount, or scope; not elaborate or grand
They live in a modest apartment in the city center.
Eles vivem em um apartamento modesto no centro da cidade.
3. Decent and proper in behavior or appearance; reserved
She wore a modest dress to the formal event.
Ela usava um vestido modesto no evento formal.
4. Limited in amount or extent; small
The company made modest profits this quarter.
A empresa obteve lucros modestos neste trimestre.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ser modesto demais - to be overly modest
vida modesta - modest living
meios modestos - modest means (limited financial resources)
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