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humillación

oo-mee-yah-SYOHN/umiʝaˈθjon/

“humillación” means “humiliation” in Spanish (the feeling of being ashamed or the act of making someone feel that way).

humiliation

Also: shame, disgrace
NounfB2
A person sitting alone on a wooden bench with their head down and shoulders slumped, looking sad in a quiet park.

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Él sintió una gran humillación cuando se olvidó de su discurso.

B1

He felt a great humiliation when he forgot his speech.

No debemos permitir la humillación de ninguna persona.

B2

We must not allow the humiliation of any person.

Perder el partido por tanto fue una humillación para el equipo.

B2

Losing the game by so much was a disgrace for the team.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • deshonra (dishonor)
  • vergüenza (shame)
  • ultraje (outrage/insult)

Antonyms

  • orgullo (pride)
  • honra (honor)
  • enaltecimiento (praise/exaltation)

Common Collocations

  • sufrir una humillación – to suffer a humiliation
  • una humillación pública – a public humiliation
  • sentir humillación – to feel humiliation

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "humillación" in Spanish:

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: humillación

Question 1 of 2

Which word would you use to describe a person who is modest and not arrogant?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
humillar(to humiliate) — Verb
humillante(humiliating) — Adjective
humilde(humble) — Adjective
humildad(humility) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'humiliatio,' which comes from 'humilis' (meaning 'lowly' or 'near the ground'). It shares the same root as 'humus' (earth/soil), suggesting the act of bringing someone down to the dirt.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: humiliationFrench: humiliationItalian: umiliazione

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'humillación' always mean someone else did something to you?

Not necessarily. While it often refers to an act done by others, you can feel 'humillación' because of your own mistakes or a situation that makes you feel small or disgraced.

Is it a very strong word?

Yes, it is stronger than 'vergüenza' (shame/embarrassment). It implies a deeper loss of dignity or a more intense emotional blow.