humilde

The Spanish word "humilde" means "humble" in English.

Meaning:

• Humilde describes a person who has humility, modesty, and does not think highly of themselves or boast about their achievements. It often reflects a down-to-earth attitude and respectfulness toward others.
• It can also refer to something simple or of low status or rank, for example, a humble home or background.

Parts of the word:

• The root is "humil-", related to "humility."
• The suffix "-de" is typical in adjectives in Spanish.

Synonyms:

• Modesto/a (modest)
• Sencillo/a (simple)
• Respetuoso/a (respectful, in context)
• Pudoroso/a (modest, shy, in certain contexts)

Antonyms:

• Orgulloso/a (proud or arrogant)
• Pretencioso/a (pretentious)
• Altivo/a (haughty)

Example sentences:

• "Es una persona muy humilde; nunca presume de sus logros."
  ("He is a very humble person; he never brags about his achievements.")
• "Vienen de un hogar humilde, pero trabajaron duro para salir adelante."
  ("They come from a humble home, but they worked hard to get ahead.")

In short, "humilde" conveys humility, simplicity, and modesty either about personal qualities or material circumstances.