embarrassing
BrE /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/ AmE /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
adjective en → es
causing feelings of shame or discomfort because you have done something silly, wrong, or inappropriate
vergonzoso, avergonzante, incómodo
- an embarrassing situation/moment/mistake
Collocations embarrassing moment · embarrassing question
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It was an embarrassing mistake.
Fue un error vergonzoso.
causing feelings of shame or discomfort because something is not suitable for a particular situation or occasion
inapropiado, inoportuno, incómodo
- an embarrassing question/remark
Collocations embarrassing situation · embarrassing comment
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It would be embarrassing to wear that outfit.
Sería inapropiado usar ese conjunto.