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
Me avergonzó que me señalaran como el ejemplo a seguir.
It mortified me to be pointed out as the example to follow.
02

dishonor, shame

causar deshonra o manchar la reputación de alguien
avergonzar definition and meaning
Examples
El escándalo avergonzó a la entera dinastía familiar.
The scandal dishonored the entire family dynasty.
03

be embarrassed, be ashamed

sentir vergüenza o bochorno por algo propio o ajeno
avergonzar definition and meaning
Examples
No te avergüences de preguntar si no entiendes.
Don't be ashamed to ask if you don't understand.
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