What is the Spanish word for "embarrass"?

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

English

embarrass

Spanish

avergonzar

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Examples of how to use "embarrass" in Spanish

English
Please do not embarrass me in front of my friends.
Spanish
Por favor, no me avergüences delante de mis amigos.
English
I embarrass my friend with jokes.
Spanish
Yo avergüenzo a mi amigo con chistes.
English
She embarrassed herself yesterday at dinner.
Spanish
Ella se avergonzó ayer en la cena.
English
They are embarrassing him right now.
Spanish
Ellos le están avergonzando ahora mismo.
English
We have embarrassed our teacher before.
Spanish
Ya hemos avergonzado a nuestro profesor antes.

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