How to Say "shameless" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “shameless” is “sinvergüenza” — use 'sinvergüenza' to describe an action, attitude, or statement that is brazenly dishonest or lacking in moral integrity..
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sinvergüenza
adjectiveB2general
Use 'sinvergüenza' to describe an action, attitude, or statement that is brazenly dishonest or lacking in moral integrity.
Examples
Fue una mentira sinvergüenza.
It was a shameless lie.
fresco
FRES-koh/ˈfɾesko/
adjectiveB2general
Use 'fresco' to describe a person who is impudent, insolent, or overly familiar, often in a way that shows a lack of respect for social norms or authority.
Examples
Es muy fresco, le pidió dinero a su jefe el primer día.
He is very cheeky/brazen; he asked his boss for money on the first day.
¡Qué fresca! Se saltó toda la fila.
How rude/shameless! She skipped the whole line.
Using 'Ser' for Personality
When 'fresco' describes someone's personality trait (being permanently cheeky or rude), always use the verb 'ser': 'Él es fresco'.
Person vs. Action
The most common mistake is using 'fresco' to describe a dishonest act and 'sinvergüenza' to describe a person's general impudence. Remember: 'sinvergüenza' often modifies nouns (like 'lie'), while 'fresco' typically describes a person's behavior or attitude.
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