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shame in Spanish

shame in Spanish is vergüenza, acholo, pena — shame means a painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

shame in Spanish

vergüenza
noun
An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
acholo
noun
An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
vergüenza
noun
Something to regret.
pena
noun
Something to regret.
pudor
noun
Something to regret.
lástima
noun
Something to regret.
vergüenzas
noun
That which is shameful and private, especially private parts.
avergonzar
verb
(transitive) To cause to feel shame.

What does "shame" mean?

  1. noun A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.
    "He felt a deep shame after lying to his parents."
  2. noun A regrettable or disappointing situation (often as an exclamation).
    "It's a shame you couldn't make it to the wedding."
  3. verb To cause someone to feel shame, or to publicly criticize them for something.
    "The article was accused of trying to shame the actress over her weight."

shame in a sentence

  • He felt a deep shame after lying to his parents.
  • It's a shame you couldn't make it to the wedding.
  • The article was accused of trying to shame the actress over her weight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shame" in Spanish?

"shame" in Spanish is vergüenza, acholo, pena. shame means: A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

How do you use "shame" in a sentence?

Example: "He felt a deep shame after lying to his parents." In Spanish, "shame" is vergüenza, acholo, pena.

Are there other ways to say "shame" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "shame": vergüenza, acholo, pena, pudor, lástima, vergüenzas.

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