Embarrassing in spanish
Embarazoso
pronunciation: embɑɹ̩ɑθoʊsoʊ part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: embɑɹ̩ɑθoʊsoʊ part of speech: adjective
In gestures
embarrass = avergonzar, humillar, dejar en ridículo, hacer a Alguien pasar vergüenza, desconcertar, turbar.
Example: Native American children should have books that do not demean or embarrass them or their heritage nor put them on a pedestal.embarrassing = embarazoso, violento, penoso, lamentable, vergonzoso, bochornoso.
Example: This is highly embarrassing for the innocent reader and for the apologetic library staff.more:
» be embarrassing = dar fatiga, ser lamentable, ser vergonzoso, ser bochornoso.
Example: It was equally embarrassing to see her behave in such an obsequious manner.» embarrassing failure = fracaso vergonzoso, fracaso bochornoso, fracaso lamentable.
Example: Others have said that the painting lacks proportion, perspective, a sense of decorum and that it has been 'an embarrassing failure'.» embarrassing situation = situación embarazosa, vergüenza ajena.
Example: Where was the most embarrassing situation where you passed gas?.» unembarrassing = poco embarazoso.
Example: If there must be formal introductions and votes of thanks, at least see that there are no lengthy public speeches that pre-empt the visitor's reason for being there at all, and that matters are kept as unembarrassing as possible.