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timidez

shyness

noun tee-mee-DES Rare

Also means

timidity

Usage Note

Timidez ends in -z, which changes to -c in the plural: timideces — a spelling rule that applies to all nouns ending in -z (e.g. vez -> veces). The related adjective is tímido/tímida, and the trait it names typically goes with ser: es muy tímido.

Examples

"Su timidez le impidió hablar en público."

Natural Translation

His shyness prevented him from speaking in public.

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