Avergüenzas (en. Shame)

/aveɾˈɡwensas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Feeling of discomfort or humiliation experienced in a situation or behavior.

I felt a lot of embarrassment when I tripped in front of everyone.

Sentí muchas avergüenzas cuando tropecé frente a todos.

Emotional state that produces unease for having done something considered inappropriate.

The embarrassment caused by the argument was hard to overcome.

Las avergüenzas que me causó la discusión fueron difíciles de superar.

Feeling of discomfort experienced when being observed or judged.

His arrogant attitude filled me with embarrassment at the meeting.

Su actitud arrogante me llenó de avergüenzas en la reunión.

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

without shame

without any shame or remorse.

sin avergüenzas

to fall into shame

to find oneself in a situation that causes embarrassment.

caer en avergüenzas

to find out about shames

to discover something that may cause embarrassment.

averiguar avergüenzas

to embarrass

to make someone feel embarrassed.

avergonzar

shame

feeling of discomfort for something that has been done.

vergüenza

humiliation

feeling that results from being belittled.

humillación

Extreme shame.

I felt embarrassed when I forgot my friend's birthday.

Me dio avergüenza al olvidarme del cumpleaños de mi amigo.

Feeling of ridicule.

I can't believe I wore that outfit, what a shame!

No puedo creer que me puse esa ropa, ¡menuda avergüenza!