sinvergüenza
“sinvergüenza” means “scoundrel” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
scoundrel
Also: rascal, shameless person
📝 In Action
Ese sinvergüenza me vendió un coche que no funciona.
B1That scoundrel sold me a car that doesn't work.
¡Qué sinvergüenza eres! Te comiste todo el pastel.
B1What a rascal you are! You ate the whole cake.
shameless
Also: brazen
📝 In Action
Fue una mentira sinvergüenza.
B2It was a shameless lie.
Tiene una actitud muy sinvergüenza ante sus errores.
B2He has a very brazen attitude toward his mistakes.
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Words that translate to "sinvergüenza" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: sinvergüenza
Question 1 of 1
Which of these people is a 'sinvergüenza'?
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📚 Etymology▼
A compound word formed by 'sin' (without) and 'vergüenza' (shame). Literally someone 'without shame'.
First recorded: 16th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sinvergüenza' a very bad swear word?
No, it is not a 'bad word' in the sense of profanity, but it can be a strong insult depending on your tone. It's safe to use in movies, newspapers, and casual talk.
Why are there two little dots over the 'u'?
Those dots are called a 'diéresis'. They tell you that you must pronounce the 'u' sound. Without them, the 'gu' would sound like the 'g' in 'game'.