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

humillación

oo-mee-yah-SYOHN

nounfB2
humiliation?the feeling of being ashamed or the act of making someone feel that way
Also:shame?extreme loss of dignity,disgrace?loss of reputation or respect

📝 In Action

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

💡 Grammar Points

The '-ción' Rule

Almost every Spanish word ending in '-ción' is feminine. This means you should always use 'la' or 'una' with it (e.g., la humillación).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Humility vs. Humiliation

Mistake: "Using 'humillación' to mean being a humble person."

Correction: Use 'humildad' for the virtue of being humble. 'Humillación' is the painful feeling of being embarrassed or put down.

⭐ Usage Tips

Common Verbs to Use

In Spanish, you don't just 'have' humiliation; you usually 'sentir' (feel) it or 'sufrir' (suffer/undergo) it.

✏️ 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

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.