How to Say "humiliated" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “humiliated” is “avergonzada” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella se sintió muy avergonzada por haber mentido.
She felt very ashamed for having lied.
Ana estaba avergonzada porque se le olvidó el nombre de su jefe.
Ana was embarrassed because she forgot her boss's name.
No estés avergonzada, todos cometemos errores.
Don't be embarrassed; we all make mistakes.
Matching the Person
This word ends in -a because it describes a female person. If you are describing a male, you must use 'avergonzado'.
Using 'Estar' vs 'Ser'
Always use this word with 'estar' or 'sentirse' because embarrassment is a temporary feeling, not a permanent character trait.
The 'Embarrassed' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'embarazada' to mean embarrassed.”
Correction: Say 'avergonzada'. In Spanish, 'embarazada' means 'pregnant', which could lead to a very funny misunderstanding!
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