What is the Spanish word for "disgrace"?

Learn how to say "disgrace" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

disgrace

Spanish

vergüenza

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Alternative translations of "disgrace"

desgracia
deshonra
vergonzoso
afrenta

Examples of how to use "disgrace" in Spanish

English
He brought disgrace to his family.
Spanish
Trajo desgracia a su familia.
English
Losing the match was a public disgrace.
Spanish
Perder el partido fue una desgracia pública.
English
She felt disgrace after breaking the promise.
Spanish
Ella se sintió avergonzada después de romper la promesa.
English
It would be a disgrace to quit now.
Spanish
Sería una vergüenza rendirse ahora.
English
His rude behavior brought disgrace on the family.
Spanish
Su comportamiento grosero ensombreció el honor de la familia.

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