embarrassing

S2 W2

BrE /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/ AmE /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/

adjective en → es

1 SHAME/ANNOYANCE [attributive / predicative] B1

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

  • It was an embarrassing mistake.

    Fue un error vergonzoso.

2 INAPPROPRIATE [attributive / predicative] B2

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

  • It would be embarrassing to wear that outfit.

    Sería inapropiado usar ese conjunto.