Avergonzada (en. Embarrassed)

/a.βeɾ.ɡon.'θa.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That feels or is experiencing shame.

She felt embarrassed when she fell in front of everyone.

Se sintió avergonzada al caer frente a todos.

That provokes or causes shame.

She is ashamed of her friend's behavior.

Es avergonzada por el comportamiento de su amigo.

That appears shy or reserved in social situations.

She was a shy person who avoided conversations.

Era una persona avergonzada que evitaba las conversaciones.

From Latin 'vergonza', which refers to shame or dishonor.

to feel ashamed

To feel shame for something one has done.

estar avergonzada

to embarrass someone

To cause shame to a person.

avergonzar a alguien

with an embarrassed face

To have a face that reflects shame.

con cara avergonzada

shy

A person who is reluctant to approach or interact.

tímida

shame

An emotion felt in response to a fault or mistake.

vergüenza

blushing

A change of color in the skin due to shame.

sonrojo

To be in a tight spot

I felt very embarrassed; I was in a tight spot in front of my friends.

Me sentí muy avergonzada, estaba en un apuro en frente de mis amigos.

To turn red

When she received that compliment, she became very embarrassed, that is, red.

Cuando le dieron ese cumplido, se puso muy avergonzada, es decir, colorada.