Usage Note
Tímidamente is the adverb derived from the adjective tímido (timid, shy). Like most Spanish adverbs in -mente, it is formed by adding the suffix to the feminine singular adjective. It often modifies verbs of speech or movement, as in habló tímidamente or se acercó tímidamente.
Examples
"Ella respondió tímidamente a la pregunta."
Natural Translation
She answered the question timidly.
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