How to Say "to humble" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to humble” is “rebajar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
to lower someone's pride
Examples
No dejes que sus críticas te rebajen.
Don't let his criticisms belittle you.
Se rebajó a pedir perdón aunque no tenía la culpa.
He demeaned himself by asking for forgiveness even though it wasn't his fault.
The Reflexive Use
When a person lowers their own dignity, use the 'se' form (rebajarse). For example: 'No te rebajes a su nivel' (Don't lower yourself to their level).
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