What does modesto in Italian mean?

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

The word modesto in Italian means modest, simple, humble, moderate, reasonable, mediocre, inferior, below par, shy, demure, decent, , humble point of view. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word modesto

modest, simple, humble

aggettivo (umile, semplice)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Mio nonno vive in un modesto appartamento fuori città.
My grandfather lives in a humble (or: modest) apartment out of town.

moderate, reasonable

aggettivo (moderato) (price)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Dovremmo comprarlo; è un prezzo modesto.
We should buy it; its price is reasonable.

mediocre, inferior, below par

aggettivo (scadente, mediocre)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Mi sono impegnato al massimo, ma i risultati sono stati piuttosto modesti.
I tried my best but the results have been mediocre.

shy, demure, decent

aggettivo (verecondo, pudico, schivo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Piero è una persona buona e modesta.
Piero is kind and shy.

sostantivo maschile (persona: umile, schivo)

Non fare il modesto; meriti ogni gratificazione.
Don't be so modest; you deserve the praise.

humble point of view

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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