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    Avergonzaba (en. Was ashamed)

    /a.βeɾ.xonˈθa.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause shame to someone.
    Failing the exam deeply shamed him.
    El fracaso en el examen le avergonzaba profundamente.
    To feel shame for something done.
    He was ashamed of not keeping his promises.
    Se avergonzaba de no haber cumplido con sus promesas.
    To provoke a sense of dishonor or humiliation.
    The inappropriate behavior at the meeting was shameful.
    Avergonzaba el comportamiento inapropiado en la reunión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vergonza', which means shame.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I was ashamed
    felt shame for something that happened.
    me avergonzaba
    to be ashamed of
    to feel shame for an act or a situation.
    avergonzarse de
    to be ashamed
    to experience shame in a social context.
    estar avergonzado

    Related Words

    shame
    feeling of dishonor or discomfort due to social situations.
    vergüenza
    blush
    physical reaction that occurs when feeling shame.
    sonrojo
    humiliation
    action of making someone feel inferior or ashamed.
    humillación

    Slang Meanings

    Guilt related to shame.
    He feels ashamed for not attending the party.
    Se siente avergonzado por no haber asistido a la fiesta.
    To feel pity or remorse.
    The story shamed her, but it also made her laugh.
    La historia la avergonzaba, pero también la hacía reír.