Spanish Conversation · Level 142
45 words
Spanish word
afrentar
Pronunciation
IPA/afɾenˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbinsult
Example
No quiero afrentar a nadie con ese comentario.
I don't want to insult anyone with that comment.
More examples
La broma fuera de lugar logró afrentar a un colega.
The ill-timed joke managed to humiliate a colleague.
Core concept
A person forced to lower their head in front of others.
Common phrases
afrentar en público a alguien
humiliate someone publicly
afrentar a un colega
humiliate a colleague
afrentar la honra de alguien
damage someone's honor
Similar words
humillar: Make someone feel small by belittling their self-respect.
avergonzar: Make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed in front of others.
ofender: Cause emotional hurt or annoyance through words or actions.
insultar: Say rude or abusive things to attack someone's dignity.
Definition in Spanish
Causar humillación o vergüenza a alguien mediante palabras o actos.
Word origin
From Latin frons 'forehead' via Old French affronter 'to face', Spanish afrentar developed the sense of causing shame or dishonor to someone.
Usage tips
- Afrentar is stronger and more formal than ofender, so in everyday speech speakers usually prefer ofender or humillar with friends.