Spanish Conversation · Level 8
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Spanish word
embarazoso
Pronunciation
IPA/embaɾaˈθoso/
Meaning
- adjectiveembarrassing
Example
Es embarazoso mentir delante de todos.
It is embarrassing to lie in front of everyone.
More examples
Se produjo un embarazoso silencio después de la pregunta.
An embarrassing silence followed the question.
Core concept
A student tripping on stage and the audience wincing.
Common phrases
silencio embarazoso
embarrassing silence
situación embarazosa
embarrassing situation
resultar embarazoso
turn out embarrassing
Similar words
vergonzoso: Conveys shame or disgrace that causes public embarrassment and loss of face.
avergonzado: Experiences personal shame or embarrassment, often prompting a desire to hide or avoid attention.
incómodo: Produces mild social discomfort or unease that makes people feel awkward and restless.
bochornoso: Generates intense humiliation and deep shame that feels overwhelming and hard to bear.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para describir situaciones o acciones que causan rubor o producen una sensación incómoda.
Word origin
Originates from the verb embarazar 'to hinder' (from Old French embarrasser 'to obstruct'), with the sense shifting to causing discomfort or blush.
Usage tips
- To express being embarrassed, Spanish uses estoy avergonzado or me da vergüenza, while estoy embarazado means 'I am pregnant'.
Other meanings
- awkwardadjective
- uncomfortableadjective
Related words
- embarazopregnancynoun
- embarazadapregnantadjective