avergonzar
avergonzar

Definition & Meaning of "avergonzar"in Spanish

avergonzar
01

embarrass, mortify

causar a alguien una sensación de vergüenza o bochorno, especialmente en público 
avergonzar definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
1st person singular
avergüenzo
3rd person singular
avergüenza
Present participle
avergonzando
Past simple
avergonzó
Past participle
avergonzado
Examples
Está avergonzando a su novia con sus payasadas en la fiesta. 

He is embarrassing his girlfriend with his antics at the party.

02

dishonor, shame

causar deshonra o manchar la reputación de alguien 
avergonzar definition and meaning
Examples
El soldado que desertó avergonzó a su regimiento. 

The soldier who deserted dishonored his regiment.

03

be embarrassed, be ashamed

sentir vergüenza o bochorno por algo propio o ajeno 
avergonzar definition and meaning
Examples
Se avergonzó cuando todos se rieron de su error. 

He was embarrassed when everyone laughed at his mistake.

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