What does humilde in Spanish mean?

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

The word humilde in Spanish means modest, humble, unassuming, poor, yours truly, humble contribution. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word humilde

modest, humble, unassuming

adjetivo (que no es vanidoso)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
A pesar de ser millonario es una persona muy humilde.
Despite being a millionaire, he is a humble person.

poor

adjetivo de una sola terminación (de poco dinero)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Su familia era humilde pero trabajadora.
Her family was poor but hardworking.

yours truly

locución nominal con flexión de género (coloquial, cortesía (yo, quien habla)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
—¿Quién se encargó de la comida? —Mis dos hijas y este humilde servidor.
Who was in charge of the food? My two daughters and yours truly.

humble contribution

expresión (fórmula de modestia)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Es mi humilde contribución a la causa.
It is my humble contribution to the cause.

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