Meaning and behavior
What does avergonzar mean?
Avergonzar means to shame. VerbyGo classifies it as an irregular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
to embarrass; to embarrass oneself, be ashamed.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- avergonzar
- Gerund
- avergonzando
- Past participle
- avergonzado
Verified irregular pattern
How this verb behaves
Its forms differ from a fully regular -ar pattern in the present, preterite.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of avergonzar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Avergonzar |
|---|---|
| yo | avergüenzo |
| tú | avergüenzas |
| él / ella / usted | avergüenza |
| nosotros / nosotras | avergonzamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | avergonzáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | avergüenzan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of avergonzar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Avergonzar |
|---|---|
| yo | avergoncé |
| tú | avergonzaste |
| él / ella / usted | avergonzó |
| nosotros / nosotras | avergonzamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | avergonzasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | avergonzaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of avergonzar, or for background information.
| Subject | Avergonzar |
|---|---|
| yo | avergonzaba |
| tú | avergonzabas |
| él / ella / usted | avergonzaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | avergonzábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | avergonzabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | avergonzaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of avergonzar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Avergonzar |
|---|---|
| yo | avergonzaré |
| tú | avergonzarás |
| él / ella / usted | avergonzará |
| nosotros / nosotras | avergonzaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | avergonzaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | avergonzarán |
Verified context
Examples with avergonzar
Me avergüenzo de mí mismo.
I'm ashamed of myself.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRMe avergüenzo de mi cuerpo.
I'm ashamed of my body.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRSu madre se avergonzó de él.
His mother was ashamed of him.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Avergonzar FAQ
What does avergonzar mean?
Avergonzar means to shame.
Is avergonzar regular or irregular?
Avergonzar is a irregular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of avergonzar?
The gerund of avergonzar is avergonzando.
What is the past participle of avergonzar?
The past participle of avergonzar is avergonzado.
How is avergonzar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is avergüenzo, avergüenzas, avergüenza, avergonzamos, avergüenzan.
How is avergonzar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is avergoncé, avergonzaste, avergonzó, avergonzamos, avergonzaron.
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