humble
humilde
definition
verb
I knew he had humbled himself to ask for my help
lower (someone) in dignity or importance.
adjective
he was humble about his stature as one of rock history's most influential guitarists
having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.
she came from a humble, unprivileged background
of low social, administrative, or political rank.
translation of 'humble'
verb
humillar,
achicar
adjective
achicado,
humilde,
bajo
example
In many ways he had a charmed life: springing from a 'humble' background in Edwardian Cornwall, he gained a coveted scholarship to Oxford, where he had a glittering early career.
Many of the actions have been 'humble' and simple.
I don't know, but, in my 'humble' opinion, it sure looks slicker to keep one or two buttons undone when wearing a dress shirt without a tie.
From 'humble' beginnings with 11 electronic trading platforms, the number exploded to a high of 90 in 2001.
Rachel was great at sports, but what makes her different from the other girls Todd knew was that she was modest and 'humble' .
It was an optimistic time as pupils from 'humble' backgrounds won places to study at the national university, while others started careers in the civil service, the police and the army.
In so many ways remarkable - to rise from 'humble' background to hold all four great offices of State was something remarkable.
A labour court in February ordered that the workers be re-instated and the six are back at work but they are refusing to move back into their 'humble' houses on the farm.
From its 'humble' beginnings in January 1952, the school has continued to flourish attracting children from all over the locality.
She turned to her close friend, Parker, a working-class girl from a 'humble' background.
The party's rise also provided an opportunity for people of 'humble' social origins to enter politics.
He was from a 'humble' social background, raised either in a village or an orphanage.
All this was attended to in a professional and caring manner, whilst offering 'humble' apologies for the state of the equipment they were forced to endure.
Pies are always less fancy than cakes, by dint of their modest shape and 'humble' nature.
At that point, offer your 'humble' apologies and cancel the message.
If I did wrong to these people, then I offer my 'humble' apologies.
That would (in my 'humble' opinion) be much more harmful.
A 'humble' request to our politicians is to work together to take our country to new heights.
Especially as it would probably deprive Tunisia of the chance to 'humble' former oppressors France in the second round.
She did nothing and was as modest and 'humble' as an angel, yet she did everything to perfection.
He starts from a 'humble' family background as the son of a patriotic Socialist with a chip on his shoulder.
In my 'humble' opinion, this sounds just about right.
Lloyd George was from a very 'humble' background, had risen to the heights of British politics, and was very clever, very amusing.
What one or two characteristics define a really quality blog (in your 'humble' opinion, of course)?
The resulting CD will be released in the not-so-distant future, and, in my 'humble' opinion, it will definitely be worth a listen.
He is 'humble' and a true gentleman who makes his choices based on honesty and integrity.
And 75 years on from those 'humble' beginnings, it is thriving.
But we should see it through to the very end, totally 'humble' these people, then build them back up so they may actually give back to civilization.
She was Manchu, not Chinese, background and was of 'humble' origin.
Because of his 'humble' background the artist lacked extensive formal training and his talents were not realised until later in life.
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