cringe

to feel embarrassment or shame, often because of something you have done or said

sentirse avergonzado/a, sentirse incómodo/a

• cringe at the thought of doing something

Collocations cringe at the idea of · cringe in embarrassment

• I cringed when I saw my old photo.

  Me avergoncé al ver mi foto antigua.

to react with disgust or disapproval, often because of something you see or hear

reaccionar con disgusto, sentir asco

• cringe at the sight of

Collocations cringe at the thought of · cringe when seeing something

• She cringed at the sight of blood.

  Ella sintió asco al ver sangre.

to make someone feel embarrassed or uncomfortable, often by saying something inappropriate

hacer sentir avergonzado/a a alguien, incomodar

• cringe at the thought of doing something

Collocations make someone cringe · cringe when hearing something

• His jokes often make people cringe.

  Sus bromas a menudo hacen que la gente se sienta incómoda.

someone who is easily embarrassed or uncomfortable in social situations

persona tímida, persona que se avergüenza fácilmente

• a cringe-worthy moment

Collocations cringe-worthy behavior · cringeworthy situation

• He's such a cringe.

  Es tan tímido.