discreet

• Descreve uma pessoa que age com cautela e reserva, especialmente para não ofender ninguém ou para manter algo em segredo. Também se refere a algo feito de maneira sutil e pouco chamativa.

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscarefulcautiouscircumspectconsideratediplomaticjudiciousprudentsensibletactfulwary

   Antônimoscarelessfoolishimprudentindiscreetrashrecklesstactless

2. Subtle or unobtrusiveB2formal

   Not noticeable or obvious; designed to be inconspicuous.

   Discreto

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscarefulinconspicuouslow-keymodestquietrestrainedsubtletactfulunderstatedunobtrusive

   Antônimosblatantconspicuousloudnoticeableobtrusiveobvious