sinvergüenza
/seen-behr-GWEN-sah/
scoundrel
A 'sinvergüenza' is a scoundrel who acts dishonestly without any regret.
sinvergüenza(noun)
scoundrel
?a person who has no shame or acts dishonestly
rascal
?used playfully for someone who is cheeky
,shameless person
?general description
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
One word for everyone
This word doesn't change its ending. You just change the small word in front: 'el sinvergüenza' for a man and 'la sinvergüenza' for a woman.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender confusion
Mistake: "Calling a woman 'una sinvergüenzo'."
Correction: Always use 'sinvergüenza' for both men and women. The ending never changes to 'o'.
⭐ Usage Tips
It's not always an insult
While it can be a mean thing to say, friends often use it playfully when someone does something cheeky or bold.
Being 'sinvergüenza' describes a shameless attitude where one doesn't care about social norms.
sinvergüenza(adjective)
shameless
?describing an action or attitude
brazen
?bold and without shame
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Positioning
Like most adjectives in Spanish, place 'sinvergüenza' after the noun it describes (e.g., 'un acto sinvergüenza').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sinvergüenza
Question 1 of 1
Which of these people is a 'sinvergüenza'?
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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'.