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“disgrace” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/inˈfamja/

Example

Los rumores le causaron infamia en el pueblo.

The rumors caused him disgrace in the village.

Illustration for infamia (disgrace)

How to say “disgrace” in Spanish

“Disgrace” in Spanish is infamia.

Stain on a person's public reputation.

Full entry for infamia: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with infamia

La infamia del escándalo persiste.

The infamy of the scandal persists.

Tips for using infamia

  • A formal term often used in legal, historical, or journalistic contexts, so everyday speech usually prefers deshonra or vergüenza.

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