How to Say "discreet" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “discreet” is “discreto” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi mejor amigo es muy discreto; nunca cuenta mis secretos.
My best friend is very discreet; he never tells my secrets.
Fue muy discreto al darme la noticia para no ponerme triste delante de todos.
He was very tactful when giving me the news so as not to make me sad in front of everyone.
Para trabajar en esta oficina, tienes que ser una persona discreta.
To work in this office, you have to be a discreet person.
Matching Gender and Number
This word must change to match the person you are describing. Use 'discreto' for a man, 'discreta' for a woman, and add an 's' for groups.
Using with Ser vs. Estar
Use 'ser' if being discreet is part of a person's personality. Use 'estar' if they are just acting discreetly in a specific moment.
Confusing with 'Discrete'
Mistake: “Using 'discreto' only for math or separate parts.”
Correction: In Spanish, the most common use is about personality and keeping secrets, while in English 'discrete' usually means 'separate'.
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