Significado
shame, disgrace, discredit, scandal
- shame, embarrassment
- disgrace, scandal
En una frase
Che vergogna arrivare così tardi alla festa!
How embarrassing to arrive so late to the party!
Non c'è vergogna nel chiedere aiuto.
There's no shame in asking for help.
Hai provato vergogna dopo quella bugia?
Did you feel ashamed after that lie?
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| vergogna | feminine · singular |
| vergogne | feminine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Use vergogna for a strong moral feeling; imbarazzo is milder and fits awkward social situations better.
- Common pattern: avere vergogna di + noun/infinitive, or vergognarsi di + noun/infinitive. Learners often mix the two structures.
- Che vergogna! is a very common exclamation meaning 'What a shame!' or 'How disgraceful!' depending on context.