Deshonra (en. Dishonor)

des-on-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of having no honor.
The dishonor that the family suffered was immeasurable.
La deshonra que sufrió la familia fue inconmensurable.
Act that causes shame or dishonor.
His dishonor in the scandal was a topic of conversation in the city.
Su deshonra en el escándalo fue un tema de conversación en la ciudad.
Humiliating situation.
Upon being discovered, he lived in a time of dishonor and regret.
Al ser descubierto, vivió un tiempo de deshonra y arrepentimiento.

Etymology

From Latin 'dishonor', meaning the lack of honor.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live in dishonor
To be in a state of contempt or shame for past actions.
vivir en deshonra
to fall into dishonor
To lose the respect of others due to a reprehensible act.
caer en deshonra
family dishonor
A situation in which the actions of one member affect the honor of the entire family.
deshonra familiar

Related Words

honor
Recognition or respect held for someone.
honor
shame
Feeling of displeasure over a fault or mistake.
vergüenza
humiliation
Action of making someone feel inferior or ashamed.
humillación

Slang Meanings

Neighborhood dishonor
That guy earned neighborhood dishonor after what he did.
Ese tipo se ganó la deshonra de barrio tras lo que hizo.
To have a bad reputation
Since the scandal, he has a bad reputation and dishonor.
Desde el escándalo, tiene mala fama y deshonra.