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    Afrenta (en. Affront)

    /aˈfɾenta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An offense or grievance that affects a person's honor.
    The affront he suffered in public was very humiliating.
    La afrenta que sufrió en público fue muy humillante.
    A situation in which a person feels dishonored or belittled.
    He considered the criticism an affront to his work.
    Consideró la crítica como una afrenta a su trabajo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'affrenta', which means 'offense'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take an affront badly
    To feel offended by something that someone has said or done.
    tomar a mal una afrenta
    public affront
    An offense that occurs in the presence of other people.
    afrenta pública

    Related Words

    offense
    Act of causing harm or dishonor to someone.
    ofensa
    honor
    Respect and esteem that a person deserves.
    honor

    Slang Meanings

    An uncomfortable or embarrassing situation caused by another person.
    That response was an affront I didn't expect.
    Esa respuesta fue una afrenta que no esperaba.
    A hurtful or derogatory comment.
    His comment was an affront to my self-esteem.
    Su comentario fue una afrenta a mi autoestima.