What does "vergüenza" mean in English?

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Spanish

vergüenza

English

shame

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Alternative translations of "vergüenza"

embarrassment
disgrace
humiliation
awkwardness

Examples of how to use "vergüenza" in Spanish

Spanish
Sentí mucha vergüenza por mi error.
English
I felt very embarrassed about my mistake.
Spanish
Siento vergüenza cuando hablo en público.
English
I feel embarrassed when I speak in public.
Spanish
Me dio vergüenza admitir mi error.
English
I was ashamed to admit my mistake.
Spanish
Qué vergüenza, olvidé tu cumpleaños.
English
How embarrassing, I forgot your birthday.
Spanish
Su comentario me causó mucha vergüenza.
English
His comment made me very embarrassed.

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Sentí mucha vergüenza por mi error.

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