Avergüences (en. Shame)

/a.berˈɣwen.θes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Feeling of lack of respect or indignity.

I felt aversion when I saw how they treated the animals.

Sentí aversión al ver cómo trataban a los animales.

Guilt or dishonor for having done something wrong.

The embarrassments I experienced after the argument made me reflect.

Las avergüences que experimenté tras la discusión me hicieron reflexionar.

Discomfort or embarrassment due to an awkward situation.

His embarrassments were evident on his face when he made the mistake.

Sus avergüences se notaban en su rostro al cometer el error.

Derived from the verb 'avergonzar', which comes from the Latin 'verecundia'.

to have no shame

To act in a dishonorable or defiant manner.

no tener vergüenza

to be ashamed of something

To feel shame or dishonor for an action.

avergonzarse de algo

to embarrass

To cause someone to feel shame.

avergonzar

shameful

That causes shame.

vergonzoso

dishonor

Lack of honor or respect.

deshonor

Feel bad about getting into trouble.

I'm going to feel embarrassed about what I did last night.

Voy a tener avergüences por lo que hice anoche.

Discomfort from making a mistake in public.

His embarrassment showed when he tripped during the presentation.

Su avergüences se notaba cuando tropezó en la presentación.