Spanish Conversation · Level 194
15 words
Spanish word
sinvergüenza
Pronunciation
IPA/simbeɾˈɣwenθa/
Meaning
- adjectiveshameless
Example
Es muy sinvergüenza.
He is very shameless.
More examples
Esa persona es sinvergüenza y nunca devuelve lo que pide prestado.
That person is shameless and never returns what they borrow.
Core concept
A person openly flouting social rules and others' feelings.
Common phrases
persona sinvergüenza
shameless person
ser sinvergüenza
be shameless
comportamiento sinvergüenza
shameless behavior
Similar words
desvergonzado: Shows no shame or reserve, behaving boldly without embarrassment.
descarado: Behaves audaciously and presumptuously, pushing limits without remorse.
insolente: Acts rudely and disrespectfully toward others, ignoring polite manners.
impertinente: Speaks or behaves presumptuously, making tactless or intrusive remarks.
Definition in Spanish
Que se comporta con descaro y sin mostrar vergüenza ante normas sociales o sentimientos ajenos.
Word origin
From Spanish sin 'without' and vergüenza 'shame', literally 'without shame'.
Usage tips
- Often a blunt insult but also used jokingly among friends, so context and tone determine whether it offends.
Other meanings
- impudentadjective
- brazenadjective
Opposites
- avergonzadoashamedadjective
- honradohonorableadjective