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avergonhado — meaning in English

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English meaning

ashamed adj Feeling shame, embarrassment, or guilt over something one has done or been associated with.
shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.

Senses

avergonhado is used for these senses in English:

ashamed (chiefly, of someone in trouble and undergoing punishment for doing something wrong) Feeling shame or guilt.
shy Embarrassed.

shy — full definition

adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
adj Just short of or falling below a stated amount.
verb To move back suddenly out of fear or caution.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

envergonhado pávido assustado medroso tímido reservado cuidadoso arremesso lance lançamento