Spanish Conversation · Level 179
15 words
Spanish word
humillante
Pronunciation
IPA/umiˈʝante/
Meaning
- adjectivehumiliating
Example
Fue una experiencia humillante.
It was a humiliating experience.
More examples
Recibí un comentario humillante delante de todos.
I received a humiliating comment in front of everyone.
Core concept
A public scene that strips someone's dignity.
Common phrases
experiencia humillante
humiliating experience
comentario humillante
humiliating comment
momento humillante
humiliating moment
Similar words
ofensivo: Provokes discomfort or anger through rude or insulting words or acts.
degradante: Treats someone as inferior, lowering their social or personal standing.
deshonroso: Damages a person's honor or reputation, bringing shame and disgrace.
vejatorio: Imposes insulting, demeaning treatment intended to humiliate the target.
Definition in Spanish
Que produce vergüenza profunda y pérdida de respeto hacia alguien, con frecuencia en público.
Word origin
Via Spanish humillar and Latin humilis 'low', the adjectival suffix -ante marks something that produces or provokes the verb's effect.
Usage tips
- Humillante normally signals deep disgrace or loss of respect rather than mere embarrassment, so it fits serious, dignity-stripping incidents.