timidez

[ti.mi.ˈdɛz]

nounfemininepl: timidezes

timidity

1. The quality or state of being timid; lack of courage or confidence; shyness

His timidity prevented him from speaking up in the meeting.

Sua timidez o impediu de falar na reunião.

2. A tendency to be easily frightened or startled

The horse's timidity made it difficult to ride.

A timidez do cavalo tornou difícil montá-lo.

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General Brazilian

timidez

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

timidez

Standard usage; may be replaced colloquially with 'acanhamento'

São Paulo

timidez

Standard usage; commonly used in formal contexts

Portugal

timidez

Standard usage; equivalent to 'acanhamento' in casual speech

vencer a timidez - to overcome timidity

por timidez - out of shyness

timidez excessiva - excessive shyness

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