What is the Spanish word for "embarrassed"?

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

English

embarrassed

Spanish

avergonzado

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Alternative translations of "embarrassed"

apenado
sonrojado
cohibido
incómodo

Examples of how to use "embarrassed" in Spanish

English
I was so embarrassed by my mistake.
Spanish
Estaba tan avergonzado por mi error.
English
She felt embarrassed after spilling coffee.
Spanish
Ella se sintió avergonzada después de derramar café.
English
He was embarrassed to sing in public.
Spanish
Él estaba avergonzado de cantar en público.
English
I felt embarrassed by my mistake.
Spanish
Me sentí avergonzado por mi error.
English
They looked embarrassed when the lights came on.
Spanish
Parecían avergonzados cuando se encendieron las luces.

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