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shame

/ʃeɪm/

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noun

Vergüenza, bochorno

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.

Examples :

"The teenager couldn’t bear the shame of introducing his parents."

El adolescente no pudo soportar la vergüenza de presentar a sus padres.

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noun

Vergüenza, pesar

Something to regret.

Examples :

"It was a shame not to see the show after driving all that way."

Fue una pena no ver el espectáculo después de conducir todo ese camino.

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noun

Vergüenza, deshonra

Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision.

Examples :

"The student's dishonesty brought shame upon his family. "

La deshonestidad del estudiante trajo vergüenza a su familia.

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noun

Vergüenza, deshonra

The cause or reason of shame; that which brings reproach and ignominy.

Examples :

"His dishonesty was a shame, bringing reproach upon the whole team. "

Su deshonestidad fue una vergüenza, trayendo deshonra a todo el equipo.

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noun

Vergüenza, pudor

That which is shameful and private, especially private parts.

Examples :

"The child hid his shame, his private parts, behind the tree. "

El niño escondió su vergüenza, sus partes íntimas, detrás del árbol.

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interjection

¡Vergüenza!

Examples :

""Shame on you for not listening to your teacher!" the principal exclaimed. "

El director exclamó: «¡Vergüenza te debería dar por no escuchar a tu profesor!»

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interjection

¡Qué lástima!

Expressing sympathy.

Examples :

"Shame, you poor thing, you must be cold!"

¡Qué lástima, pobrecito, debes tener frío!

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verb

Avergonzar

To cause to feel shame.

Examples :

"Her boss's harsh criticism shamed her into working harder. "

Las duras críticas de su jefe la avergonzaron y la impulsaron a trabajar más duro.

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verb

Avergonzar, afrentar

To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.

Examples :

"The teacher's harsh words shamed the student for his dishonesty. "

Las duras palabras del profesor avergonzaron al estudiante por su deshonestidad.

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verb

Avergonzar

To drive or compel by shame.

Examples :

"The politician was shamed into resigning."

El político fue avergonzado y renunció.

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verb

Avergonzarse

To feel shame, be ashamed.

Examples :

"After failing the test, Sarah shamed herself for not studying harder. "

Después de suspender el examen, Sarah se avergonzó por no haber estudiado más.

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verb

Burlarse de, mofarse de

To mock at; to deride.

Examples :

"The teacher shamefully derided the student's answer in front of the class. "

El profesor se burló vergonzosamente de la respuesta del estudiante delante de la clase.

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