Avergonzarme (en. Embarrass me)

/aβeɾɡon̪aɾme/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To feel humiliated or uncomfortable by a situation.

I will be embarrassed if they criticize me in front of everyone.

Me avergonzaré si me critican frente a todos.

To experience a sense of dishonor or displeasure.

She was embarrassed when she fell in front of her friends.

Ella se avergonzó al caer frente a sus amigos.

To feel sorrow or blush over something.

I will always be embarrassed when I receive compliments.

Siempre me avergonzaré cuando me hacen cumplidos.

From Latin 'vexare', which means to torment, and 'gonzar', which means to harm or infuse shame.

to be ashamed of

To feel shame for something specific.

avergonzarse de

there is no reason to be ashamed

There is no reason to feel bad or uncomfortable.

no hay por qué avergonzarse

ashamed to the bone

To feel extreme embarrassment.

avergonzarse hasta los huesos

shame

Feeling of discomfort or dishonor.

vergüenza

blush

Red coloration of the skin due to shame or anger.

rubor

humiliation

Feeling of dishonor when being undervalued.

humillación

To feel pity

I feel bad doing that; I will be embarrassed.

Me da pena hacer eso, me avergonzaré.

To back down due to discomfort

Don't be shy; there is no reason to be ashamed.

No seas tímido, no hay razón para avergonzarte.