Translation of Spanish word "vergüenza" to English
vergüenza
/beɾɣeŋsə/
Meaning
Adjectivea feeling of shame or guilt
How to use
Vergüenza ('shame / embarrassment / shyness') is a feminine noun, not an adjective. Note the diaeresis ü. Tener vergüenza — To be shy / ashamed.
🇬🇧 English
shame
Example
La vergüenza de perder el juego fue insoportable.
The shame of losing the game was unbearable.
Ella intentó ocultar su vergüenza, pero no lo logró.
She tried to hide her shame, but she couldn't.
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Common phrases
- sentir vergüenza— to feel ashamed / embarrassed
- ¡qué vergüenza!— what a shame! / how embarrassing!
- sin vergüenza— shameless person / shamelessly
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What does the Spanish word "vergüenza" mean?▼
The Spanish word "vergüenza" means "shame" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La vergüenza de perder el juego fue insoportable." (which translates as "The shame of losing the game was unbearable.").
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