Verguenza (en. Shame)

/berˈɡwɛnθa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Feeling of dishonor or humiliation.

Example Sentence: I felt shame when I fell in front of everyone.

Sentí vergüenza al caer frente a todos.

Definition: A thing that provokes that feeling.

Example Sentence: The shame of having failed the exam haunts me.

La vergüenza de haber fallado en el examen me persigue.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'vergentia' which comes from 'vereri' meaning 'to respect' or 'to fear'.

Common Phrase: to feel shame

Meaning: To feel discomfort or humiliation in a particular situation.

pasar vergüenza

Common Phrase: to fail with shame

Meaning: To have a failure that causes a sensation of dishonor.

fracasar con vergüenza

Common Phrase: to have no shame

Meaning: To act without regard for the disdain or humiliation that may be caused.

no tener vergüenza

Related Word: shameful

Description: That provokes shame.

vergonzoso

Related Word: shamefully

Description: In a way that provokes shame.

vergonzosamente

Related Word: shameless

Description: One who acts without shame or respect for what is considered right.

desvergonzado

Slang Meaning: To realize that one has done something ridiculous.

Example: I felt secondhand embarrassment watching him dance like that.

Me dio vergüenza ajena verlo bailar así.

Slang Meaning: To use shame as a form of control.

Example: You can't manipulate me with your shame.

No me puedes manipular con tu vergüenza.