Bochorno (en. Embarrassment)

/boˈt͡ʃoɾno/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Feeling of thermal discomfort or shame.

I felt a terrible embarrassment when giving my speech in public.

Sentí un bochorno terrible al dar mi discurso en público.

Stifling heat.

The heat of the afternoon made us seek shade.

El bochorno de la tarde hizo que buscáramos sombra.

Embarrassing situation.

I went through an embarrassing moment when I forgot his name.

Pasé un bochorno cuando me olvidé de su nombre.

It derives from the Latin 'bocior', which means 'blush' or 'shame'.

to get into an embarrassing situation

To find oneself involved in an embarrassing situation.

meterse en un bochorno

to suffer embarrassment

To experience a strong discomfort or shame.

sufrir un bochorno

heat

Sudden feeling of intense heat.

sofoco

shame

Feeling of dishonor or humiliation.

vergüenza

heat

Increase in ambient temperature.

calor

Uncomfortable or embarrassing situation.

It left me in an embarrassing situation when telling that anecdote.

Me dejó en un bochorno al contar esa anécdota.

Extreme heat that causes discomfort.

With this heat, no one wants to go out on the street.

Con este bochorno, nadie quiere salir a la calle.