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    Humillación (en. Humiliation)

    /umiʎaˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of being undervalued or degraded.
    The humiliation he suffered in public was devastating.
    La humillación que sufrió en público fue devastadora.
    An offense that reduces a person's pride or dignity.
    His comment was a humiliation for everyone present.
    Su comentario fue una humillación para todos los presentes.
    Situation in which someone is made to feel inferior.
    The ongoing abuse led to the humiliation of the worker.
    El abuso continuado llevó a la humillación del trabajador.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'humilatio', derived from 'humilis', meaning 'humble'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    public humiliation
    Situation in which a person is humiliated in front of a group.
    humillación pública
    to feel humiliation
    To experience shame or dishonor.
    sentir humillación
    to make someone feel humiliation
    To cause someone a feeling of contempt or inferiority.
    hacer sentir humillación

    Related Words

    humble
    Having an attitude of modesty and simplicity.
    humilde
    to humiliate
    To make someone feel inferior or undervalued.
    humillar
    to discredit
    To lose prestige or consideration.
    desprestigiar

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme shame or loss of dignity.
    That video was a total humiliation for him.
    Ese video fue una humillación total para él.
    Uncomfortable situations that cause laughter or mockery.
    The party ended in humiliation when he fell off the stage.
    La fiesta terminó en humillación cuando se cayó del escenario.