Example: Me da vergüenza hablar en público delante de todos.
Definition
"Dar vergüenza" is a Spanish expression meaning to cause someone to feel embarrassment or shame, often due to an awkward or uncomfortable situation. For example, it can describe the feeling of discomfort when speaking in public or being watched by others.
Translations
to be embarrassing
beschamend zijn
fer vergonya
faire honte
peinlich sein
Etymology
The phrase "dar vergüenza" literally translates to 'give shame' in English. It combines the verb 'dar' (to give) with 'vergüenza' (shame or embarrassment). This construction is common in Spanish, where emotions are often described as something given or caused by an external source.
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"Dar vergüenza" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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to be embarrassing