Portuguese · Emotions & Feelings
Envergonhado
[/ẽveʁɡoˈɲadu/]
Embarrassed
Advancedadjective
Definition
Feeling awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
Que se sente constrangido, autoconsciente ou envergonhado.
Example
Fiquei envergonhado ao errar o nome dela.
I was embarrassed when I got her name wrong.
Etymology
'Envergonhado' comes from the verb 'envergonhar', meaning to shame or embarrass, rooted in Latin origins related to feeling self-conscious.
How & Where It’s Used
'Envergonhado' is typically used in informal contexts, especially in spoken language, as a way to express emotional discomfort.