discreet

• Describe a una persona que es cuidadosa y prudente en sus palabras o acciones, especialmente para no ofender a otros o para mantener la confidencialidad; también puede referirse a algo que es sobrio o poco llamativo.

Describes someone who is careful and prudent in their speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to maintain privacy.

1. Careful and prudentB2formal

   Behaving in a way that avoids causing offense or attracting attention; showing good judgment.

   discreto, prudente

   • She was very discreet about her client's personal information.
   • He made a discreet inquiry about the job opening.
   • The hotel staff are trained to be discreet with guests' privacy.

   Sinónimoscarefulcautiouscircumspectconsideratediplomaticjudiciousprudentsensibletactfulwary

   Antónimoscarelessfoolishimprudentindiscreetrashrecklesstactless

2. Subtle or unobtrusiveB2formal

   Not noticeable or obvious; designed to be inconspicuous.

   Discreto, que no llama la atención

   • The security cameras are discreetly placed around the building.
   • She wore a discreet necklace that didn't draw attention.
   • The restaurant has a discreet entrance on the side street.

   Sinónimoscarefulinconspicuouslow-keymodestquietrestrainedsubtletactfulunderstatedunobtrusive

   Antónimosblatantconspicuousloudnoticeableobtrusiveobvious