How to Say "shamefaced" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “shamefaced” is “avergonzado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Estaba muy avergonzado después de caerse frente a todos.
He was very embarrassed after falling in front of everyone.
Ella se sintió avergonzada por el comentario que hizo.
She felt ashamed of the comment she made.
Los niños se quedaron en silencio, avergonzados de su travesura.
The children stayed silent, embarrassed by their mischief.
Adjective Agreement
Since this is an adjective, you must change the ending to match the person or thing you are describing: 'avergonzada' (f), 'avergonzados' (m plural), 'avergonzadas' (f plural).
Mixing up the verbs
Mistake: “Soy avergonzado (Using 'ser')”
Correction: Estoy avergonzado (Using 'estar'). Feeling shame is a temporary emotional state, so you must use the verb 'estar' to describe it.
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