What does despretensioso in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word despretensioso in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use despretensioso in Portuguese.

The word despretensioso in Portuguese means unpretentious, modesto, despretensioso, despretensioso, despretensioso, caseiro, doméstico. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word despretensioso

unpretentious

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

modesto, despretensioso

adjective (modest)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Luke is an unassuming young man who doesn't like to be the centre of attention.

despretensioso

adjective (simple, humble) (simples)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
The unpretentious writer lived in a small house even though he was rich.

despretensioso

adjective (not eager to achieve)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Mary was both lazy and unambitious.

caseiro, doméstico

adjective (unpretentious, simple) (sem pretensão)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
The outside of the building was rather homely, but the interior was filled with beautiful art.

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