Vergonzosa (en. Embarrassing)

[beɾɣonˈθosa]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That feels or shows shame.

Example Sentence: The girl became shy when receiving the compliment.

La niña se volvió vergonzosa al recibir el cumplido.

Definition: That causes or provokes shame.

Example Sentence: It was an embarrassing situation for everyone present.

Fue una situación vergonzosa para todos los presentes.

Definition: That acts shyly or modestly.

Example Sentence: She has always been quite shy at social gatherings.

Siempre ha sido bastante vergonzosa en las reuniones sociales.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'vergoniosus', which means 'having shame'.

Common Phrase: to feel embarrassed

Common Phrase Meaning: To experience a feeling of discomfort or dishonor.

pasar vergüenza

Common Phrase: shameful attitude

Common Phrase Meaning: Behavior that causes embarrassment.

vergonzosa actitud

Common Phrase: to feel secondhand embarrassment

Common Phrase Meaning: To feel discomfort or shame due to someone else's actions.

sentir vergüenza ajena

Related Word: shame

Related Word Description: A feeling of discomfort or dishonor for something that has been done.

vergüenza

Related Word: shy

Related Word Description: That feels or shows shyness.

tímido

Related Word: cowardice

Related Word Description: Lack of courage to face difficult or dangerous situations.

cobardía

Slang Meaning: To be in an embarrassing situation.

Slang Example: That was a very embarrassing conversation.

Esa fue una conversación muy vergonzosa.

Slang Meaning: To do something that brings dishonor.

Slang Example: I can't believe you behaved so shamefully.

No puedo creer que te comportaras de manera tan vergonzosa.