vergüenza

This is the 5953rd most frequent Spanish word.

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vergüenza

A feeling of shame or embarrassment.


Here, 'vergüenza' is used to express the emotion of embarrassment or shyness.

Me dio vergüenza hablar en público.

I felt embarrassed to speak in public.


In this context, 'vergüenza' refers to a situation that should morally upset an individual, highlighting injustice or undesirability.

Es una vergüenza que haya tanta desigualdad en el mundo.

It is a shame that there is so much inequality in the world.


Here, 'vergüenza' denotes a sense of disgrace or dishonor caused by someone's behavior.

¡Qué vergüenza ver cómo se comportaron en la reunión!

What a disgrace to see how they behaved in the meeting!