Vergonzoso (en. Shameful)

/beɾɣon̪ˈθoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That provokes shame.

Example Sentence: His behavior was shameful for everyone present.

Su comportamiento fue vergonzoso para todos los presentes.

Definition: Worthy of criticism or reproach.

Example Sentence: It is shameful how animals are mistreated in certain circumstances.

Es vergonzoso cómo se maltrata a los animales en algunas circunstancias.

Definition: That feels ashamed.

Example Sentence: The child felt ashamed to be the center of attention.

El niño se sintió vergonzoso al ser el centro de atención.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from 'shame', which comes from the Latin 'vergontia'.

Common Phrase: to feel ashamed

Meaning: To feel or cause a sense of discomfort due to something.

dar vergüenza

Common Phrase: to be a shameful person

Meaning: Referring to someone who gets embarrassed easily or who performs acts that cause embarrassment.

ser un vergonzoso

Common Phrase: shameful spectacle

Meaning: A spectacle or situation that is embarrassing for the observers.

vergonzoso espectáculo

Related Word: shame

Description: Feeling of dismay or contempt for something one has done.

vergüenza

Related Word: to be ashamed

Description: To feel shame.

avergonzarse

Related Word: dishonor

Description: State of being dishonored or lacking honor.

deshonor

Slang Meaning: Something that provokes laughter due to its embarrassing nature.

Example: That situation was so shameful that we all laughed.

Esa situación fue tan vergonzosa que todos nos reímos.

Slang Meaning: Being in a social awkward situation.

Example: That answer was so shameful that I was left speechless.

Esa respuesta fue tan vergonzosa que me quedé sin palabras.