embarrassment
US /ɪmˈber.əs.mənt/
UK /ɪmˈber.əs.mənt/
1.
constrangimento, vergonha, embaraço
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
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She felt a blush of embarrassment creep up her neck when she tripped.
Ela sentiu um rubor de constrangimento subir pelo pescoço quando tropeçou.
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His rude comment caused her great embarrassment.
Seu comentário rude causou-lhe grande constrangimento.
2.
constrangimento, vergonha
a person or thing that causes a feeling of awkwardness or shame
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His drunken behavior was a constant source of embarrassment to his family.
Seu comportamento bêbado era uma fonte constante de constrangimento para sua família.
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The old, broken-down car was an embarrassment to him.
O carro velho e quebrado era um constrangimento para ele.