Comedido in english
Restrained
pronunciation: ristreɪnd part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: ristreɪnd part of speech: adjective
In gestures
comedido = moderate ; restrained ; frugal ; sparing ; guarded ; measured ; even-keeled ; even-keel ; on an even keel ; understated.
Example: In his efforts to broaden the tax base, Groome has been actively courting industry - with some moderate success.Example: The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality' could find genteel employment.Example: In a small library this arrangement is not only frugal but also efficient.Example: The committee was very sparing in its recommendations of proposals for debate.Example: Britain has given a guarded response to Myanmar's announcement that a referendum will be held on a new constitution in May.Example: This will move the debate about open access as a model for scholarly communication towards a more measured and nuanced discourse.Example: By the same token, the Obama campaign has remained relatively dignified, has survived the worst of crises, has been even-keeled, efficient and well-managed.Example: She doesn't expend energy on anger; she's an even-keel person -- the kind of leader people enjoy working with.Example: In the intervening months since the near-tragedy took place, her life has remained on an even keel.Example: Whatever its look is, understated or overboard, a crystal chandelier doesn't blend in with all kinds of rooms.more:
» optimismo comedido = guarded optimism .
Example: While a widely reported slowdown in U.S. construction dampens excitement, the overall mood is guarded optimism.comedir
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» comedir las palabras = measure + Posesivo + words (carefully) .
Example: She is poised and manicured -- 'prissy,' according to her friends -- measuring her words with soft-spoken formality.» comedirse = strike + the right note .
Example: It is worth some time and trouble to strike the right note of pride and frugality.» comedirse con = go + light on ; hold back on ; go + easy on .
Example: If you're going to wear red lipstick, go light on the makeup. Example: I would, nonetheless, like to endorse what the Library of Congress is doing with respect to holding back a little on English subject headings. Example: Go easy on cosmetics -- individuals who have delicate skin must be extremely careful when purchasing and applying cosmetics.