Avergonzar (en. Embarrass)

/aβeɾɡonˈθaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To cause a feeling of shame in someone.

The criticism embarrassed him in front of his peers.

La crítica lo avergonzó frente a sus compañeros.

To make a person feel uncomfortable or humiliated.

I don't want to embarrass my friend in public.

No quiero avergonzar a mi amigo en público.

To feel embarrassed oneself.

I am embarrassed to have forgotten his birthday.

Me avergüenza haber olvidado su cumpleaños.

From Latin 'vergonzia', which means shame.

to embarrass someone

To cause embarrassment to another person.

avergonzar a alguien

there's no reason to be embarrassed

There is no reason to feel ashamed.

no hay por qué avergonzarse

to be embarrassed about something

To feel shame for an action or situation.

avergonzarse de algo

shame

Feeling of dishonor or inadequacy due to an action.

vergüenza

embarrassed

One who feels shame.

avergonzado

dishonor

Loss of honor, discredit.

deshonra

To throw shame

When he laughed at his mistake, he threw shame on him.

Cuando se rió de su error, le echó la vergüenza.

To make a fool of oneself

That joke made me look like a fool, and I was very embarrassed.

Esa broma hizo que hiciera el oso y me avergoncé mucho.