Affront (es. Afrenta)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
No me gusta que me hagan afrentas.
I don't like being subjected to affronts.
Context: daily life La afrenta me hizo sentir mal.
The affront made me feel bad.
Context: emotions Decir cosas feas es una afrenta.
Saying ugly things is an affront.
Context: society Intermediate (B1-B2)
La afrenta que recibí en la escuela fue dolorosa.
The affront I received at school was painful.
Context: education No es correcto hacer afrentas a las personas.
It's not right to make affronts to people.
Context: society La afrenta en el deporte puede llevar a conflictos.
An affront in sports can lead to conflicts.
Context: sport Advanced (C1-C2)
La afrenta pública que sufrió el político dañó su reputación irreversiblemente.
The public affront that the politician suffered damaged his reputation irreversibly.
Context: politics En la literatura, la afrenta suele ser un recurso para explorar la dignidad humana.
In literature, affront is often a device to explore human dignity.
Context: culture La afrenta al honor familiar a menudo desencadena venganzas en ciertas culturas.
The affront to family honor often triggers vendettas in certain cultures.
Context: society