What does discreto in Spanish mean?

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

The word discreto in Spanish means discreet, discreet, modest, measured, modest, discrete. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word discreto

discreet

adjetivo (prudente, precavido)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Hay que ser muy discreto cuando se tiene una aventura amorosa.
You have to be very discreet when having a love affair.

discreet

adjetivo (estilo reservado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Mi hermano es discreto con las cosas de su trabajo.
My brother is very discreet when it comes to office work.

modest, measured

adjetivo (precio, cantidad: moderado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Un número discreto de asistentes participó en el debate.
A modest number of participants took part in the debate.

modest

adjetivo (sencillo, sin excesos)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La actriz eligió un peinado discreto que no opacara su belleza.
The actress chose a modest hairstyle that wouldn't obscure her face.

discrete

adjetivo (matemáticas, física: función) (math)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El software permite dibujar los valores discretos de la función rápidamente.
The software enables the user to plot the discrete values of the function rapidly.

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