Significado
shy, reserved
- reluctant to interact, naturally reserved and avoiding social attention
- averse to or unwilling to accept something (often with 'di')
Em uma frase
È uno scrittore schivo che concede raramente interviste.
He is a reserved writer who rarely grants interviews.
Nonostante il successo, è sempre rimasto un uomo schivo e modesto.
Despite his success, he always remained a shy and modest man.
Il suo carattere schivo rende difficile fare amicizia con lui.
His reserved nature makes it difficult to make friends with him.
Formas da palavra (4)
| Palavra | Formas da palavra |
|---|---|
| schivo | masculine · singular |
| schiva | feminine · singular |
| schivi | masculine · plural |
| schive | feminine · plural |
Notas de uso
- More literary and deliberate than 'timido'; suggests a preference for privacy rather than mere fear.