vergüenza
shame, embarrassment
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/beɾˈɣwen.θa/
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Cultural Note
Vergüenza covers both shame and embarrassment in Spanish. 'Me da vergüenza' can mean anything from mild shyness to deep shame. In romance, it's common for people to feel vergüenza when expressing love openly, especially at the start of a relationship. 'Sinvergüenza' (shameless) is a strong insult.
📝 Example Sentences
Me da vergüenza decirte lo mucho que te quiero.
I'm embarrassed to tell you how much I love you.
No sientas vergüenza de tus sentimientos.
Don't feel ashamed of your feelings.
La vergüenza le impedía expresar sus emociones.
Shame prevented him from expressing his emotions.