What is the Spanish word for "embarrassment"?

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

English

embarrassment

Spanish

vergüenza

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Alternative translations of "embarrassment"

bochorno
apuro
desconcierto
incomodidad

Examples of how to use "embarrassment" in Spanish

English
His face turned red with embarrassment.
Spanish
Su rostro se enrojeció de vergüenza.
English
She felt sudden embarrassment during the presentation.
Spanish
Ella sintió una vergüenza repentina durante la presentación.
English
His mistake caused great embarrassment for the team.
Spanish
Su error causó una gran vergüenza al equipo.
English
I tried to hide my embarrassment and smile.
Spanish
Intenté ocultar mi vergüenza y sonreír.
English
Public speaking often brings embarrassment to many people.
Spanish
Hablar en público a menudo provoca vergüenza en muchas personas.

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