English–Spanish
“shame” in Spanish
How to say “shame” in Spanish
“Shame” in Spanish is pena.
Embarrassment that often softens into sympathetic pity.
Example sentences with pena
Siento pena por los vecinos que han perdido sus casas.
I feel sorry for the neighbors who have lost their homes.
Tips for using pena
- 'Me da pena' can mean either pity or embarrassment depending on context and tone, so the situation usually shows which sense is meant.
Other Spanish words for “shame”
Es una lástima.
It's a shame.