le da vergüenza

is embarrassed

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is embarrassed Used when someone feels shy, ashamed, or self-conscious about doing something. Literally: "shame is given to him/her."
SP: A mi hermana le da vergüenza hablar en público.
EN: My sister is embarrassed to speak in public.

A él le da vergüenza preguntar.

He's embarrassed to ask.

Le da vergüenza rezar así.

She's ashamed to pray like that.

— Valor sentimental (2025)

A Tom le da vergüenza comprar condones.

Tom is embarrassed to buy condoms.

A Mary no le da vergüenza cambiarse de bañador a la vista de todos.

Mary isn't embarrassed to change into her swimsuit in front of everyone.

Mi hijo tiene acné y le da vergüenza salir a la calle.

My son has acne and is embarrassed to go out in public.

Yo creo que le da vergüenza, y me da mucha pena.

I think she's ashamed, and I feel very sorry for her.

— Dolor y gloria (2019)

Le da vergüenza.

It makes him/her feel embarrassed.

— Devdas (2002)

No le da vergüenza.

He/She isn't ashamed.

— Las diabólicas (1955)