Translation
shame, embarrassment
Know this word? Create a free account to track it.
Word origin
From Latin verecundia ('shame, modesty').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- verecundia
Grammar
Examples
.
He felt very ashamed after the mistake.
, !
How embarrassing, I forgot her name!
.
Don't be ashamed to ask for help.
Where this fits
Add to review queue
Track this word in your spaced-repetition queue and be tested on it at the right interval.
Portuguese · Free printables
vergonha: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Portuguese word "vergonha" (shame, embarrassment): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
Free for members
The printable worksheets, infographics and PDFs are free with an account. Start a free week and download as many as you like.
Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 8: Words 761-770.