English-Portuguese translations for discreet

• discreto
  Esta é uma função da Presidência acerca da qual o foi curiosamente discreto. This is a function of the presidency on which the Taoiseach was curiously discreet.
  Há quem diga que o jovem pode ser repatriado sem perigo se tiver um comportamento discreto. There are those who have said that it is safe for him to be returned if his behaviour is discreet.
  Estas sociedades necessitam do nosso apoio; necessitam do nosso apoio essencial, mas discreto, e saliento a palavra "discreto" por razões históricas e políticas óbvias. These societies need our support; they need our essential but discreet support and I stress the word 'discreet' for obvious historic and political reasons.

Definition of discreet

• Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic
• Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous

Examples

• With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.
• John just doesnt understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet.

Related words

• indiscreet
• discreetly
• discreetness
• indiscreetly