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Shame
01
vergüenza
an uneasy feeling that we get because of our own or someone else's mistake or bad manner
Ejemplos
The child 's face flushed with shame after being scolded by the teacher in front of the class.
El rostro del niño se sonrojó de vergüenza después de ser regañado por el maestro frente a la clase.
She could n't shake off the feeling of shame after accidentally spilling her drink on the restaurant floor.
No podía quitársele el sentimiento de vergüenza después de derramar accidentalmente su bebida en el suelo del restaurante.
02
vergüenza, deshonra
a state of dishonor
03
vergüenza, lástima
an unfortunate or disappointing situation that causes regret or sadness
Ejemplos
It is a shame that the concert was canceled.
Es una lástima que el concierto haya sido cancelado.
What a shame they could not join the trip.
Qué lástima que no pudieran unirse al viaje.
to shame
01
avergonzar, deshonrar
to make someone feel embarrassed or disgraced, often through public criticism
Transitive: to shame sb
Ejemplos
The scandalous behavior of the politician shamed his family and supporters.
El comportamiento escandaloso del político avergonzó a su familia y seguidores.
He shamed himself by cheating on the exam, betraying his own values and integrity.
Se avergonzó a sí mismo al hacer trampa en el examen, traicionando sus propios valores e integridad.
02
avergonzar, humillar
to make someone feel inferior or embarrassed by surpassing or outdoing them
Transitive: to shame sb
Ejemplos
She did n’t intend to shame her friend, but her success made the others feel small.
Ella no pretendía avergonzar a su amiga, pero su éxito hizo que los demás se sintieran pequeños.
The athlete ’s world record was so impressive that it shamed his competitors.
El récord mundial del atleta fue tan impresionante que avergonzó a sus competidores.
03
avergonzar, humillar
to cause someone to feel embarrassed, guilty, or self-conscious due to their actions
Transitive: to shame sb
Ejemplos
The teacher shamed the student for arriving late to class.
El profesor avergonzó al estudiante por llegar tarde a clase.
She shamed her friend by pointing out their mistakes in front of everyone.
Ella avergonzó a su amigo señalando sus errores frente a todos.
04
avergonzar, humillar
to force someone to take action or behave in a certain way by making them feel ashamed or guilty
Transitive: to shame sb into sth
Ejemplos
Her actions shamed him into returning the stolen money.
Sus acciones lo avergonzaron hasta devolver el dinero robado.
The public outrage shamed the company into issuing an apology.
La indignación pública avergonzó a la empresa para que emitiera una disculpa.
Árbol Léxico
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shameless
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