The English Word of the Day: Shame

Question

shame (noun)

• remorse: el remordimiento
• pity: la pena; la lástima
• modesty: el pudor; el recato
• humiliation: la vergüenza; la humillación
• disgrace: la desgracia; la deshonra
• It's a crying shame! = ¡Es una auténtica lástima!
• to feel ashamed = tener verguënza
• Shame on you! = ¡Qué vergüenza!
• What a pity! = ¡Qué pena!; ¡Qué vergüenza!

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Mi frase/my sentence:

It's a shame that the last words Albert Einstein uttered went lost because his nurse did not speak German.

Es una pena que las últimas palabras que pronunció Albert Einstein Einstein se perdieron porque su enfermera no hablaba alemán.

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¿Has visto todas las contribuciones en 'The Word of the Day' de ayer? Todos los jugadores merecen tu atención (y votos).

Did you see all the entries of yesterday's Word of the Day? All players deserve your attention (and votes).

Interesting post. Thanks. - katydew, May 16, 2013

I think he's showing off his legs. No shame there:) - Jraider, May 16, 2013

I have no problem with his legs .... but I do have a problem with those ladies' shoes! - mcl020, May 16, 2013

Those shoes pose a problem and may be the start of my new conspiracy theory. Do you suppose it could be Alberta Einstein? - 0095ca4c, May 16, 2013

I think it's a conspiracy! They put his head on another photo!!!!!! - Jraider, May 16, 2013

Freund would have a field day with this picture. - gohern, May 16, 2013

Correction: ...Einstein se perdieron porque su enfermera no hablaba alemán. - francobollo, May 16, 2013

I think he had been living in the U.S. long enough that he could have said it in English! - RiCrow, May 16, 2013

and one other weird thing is that his 'pointer' finger is much, much longer than all the rest, positively strange. - 0095ca4c, May 17, 2013

Great to be back and to participate in your wonderful post my dear friend. - ray76, May 17, 2013

Thanks all for sharing my concerns about Einstein & especially thanks Franco for the corrections!!! - mcl020, May 17, 2013

Answer 1

By their actions, some people bring shame upon their last names causing stress for other family members.

Por sus acciones, alguna gente lleva la humillación sobre sus appellidos que causa estrés para otros miembros de la familia.

Jeje! Hola katy:) - Jraider, May 16, 2013

Nice example Katy - pmikan-pam, May 16, 2013

What did they need that photo for???? And moreover: what happened to gryffinder's right leg (the hairless part? Maybe he acted out of revenge. - mcl020, May 16, 2013

That person does not deserve to have a dog! S H A M E on her! - 0095ca4c, May 16, 2013

Shouldn't we try to find out the full story before we put shame on her? - RiCrow, May 16, 2013

Hi RiC...I suspect the other side of the story can't be told, at least not in English or Spanish for that matter. :-) - 0095ca4c, May 16, 2013

His story is Woof woof woof, woof woof woof! - Jraider, May 17, 2013

and one day there will be a plate: Gryffindor, number 37-482 I ate my family while I was out of napkins. typo on alguna - Aranjuez12, May 17, 2013

Thanks Aran for the typo catch. And the rest for the lively discussion. I think there's actually a website for "shamed pets" that have done misdeeds. As for the leg incident, MC, we may never get the full story on that one till Gry decides to 'talk'. - katydew, May 17, 2013

Gryfindor has aguiltuy look and shows a bare leg! Oh dear. - annierats, May 17, 2013

Answer 2

It was a real shame that this 'hand of god' goal by Diego Maradona was allowed simply because the referee did not see the infraction.

Era realmente una pena que este gol de la 'mano de Dios" por Diego Maradona fue permitido sencillamente porque el árbitro no vio la infracción.

We will never forget it amiga :) - ian-hill, May 16, 2013

The end justifies the means. - shish75, May 16, 2013

Cheater cheater!!! - Jraider, May 16, 2013

I still don't know why this man is considered a hero? - Aranjuez12, May 17, 2013

Maradona was a handballer????!?!?! - mcl020, May 17, 2013

It's a cryin shame amiga! - pmikan-pam, May 17, 2013

"Ultimately, on 22 August 2005 Maradona acknowledged on his television show that he had hit the ball with his hand purposely," Jraider hit the nail squarely on the head. - 0095ca4c, May 17, 2013

Answer 3

It's a shame that some people take the gift of life for granted.

Es una pena que algunas personas den por sentado el regalo de la vida.

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Buenas palabras franco:) - Jraider, May 16, 2013

si, cada dia es un regalo de dios - pmikan-pam, May 16, 2013

Great one, Franco ;-) - mcl020, May 16, 2013

Yes, especially when they get old. It really ticks me off. - 0095ca4c, May 16, 2013

Who me - gohern, May 16, 2013

Answer 4

Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn. ( Benjamin Franklin )

Ser ignorante no es tanta una pena, como no estár dispuestos a aprender.

Yes, no matter what age you are! Hi Shish! - 0095ca4c, May 16, 2013

Thanks Margherite!:). - shish75, May 16, 2013

Hola Shish:) - Jraider, May 16, 2013

Hola Shish, don't ever stop learning. When people stop learning they get old. - Aranjuez12, May 17, 2013

Great quote & picture (combination) ;-)) - mcl020, May 17, 2013

Good shish, how are you amigo? - pmikan-pam, May 17, 2013

:) Hi shish - ian-hill, May 17, 2013

Hola everyone , I am good but a little busy nowadays , Muchas gracias . - shish75, May 17, 2013

Answer 5

Durante la época victoriana, las mujeres eran tan modestas que sentían pudor por ver las patas de los muebles.

During the Victorian era women were so modest that they felt shame upon seeing furniture-legs.

Whoops! I see a foot! - Jraider, May 16, 2013

I saw an African woman dive under the communion table at church once when her scarf fell off. - katydew, May 16, 2013

Interesting, annie ;-) - mcl020, May 16, 2013

It was a terrible shame. I've read that broken bones were not set simply because the doctor was a male. - 0095ca4c, May 16, 2013

I for one am glad that has changed. HOwever I also beleive the thongs and speedos should come in weight limits and not sizes. - gohern, May 16, 2013

Hi gohern. Are you suggesting a dress code for bathing attire? - 0095ca4c, May 16, 2013

What are thongs and Speedos? Bikinis? - annierats, May 17, 2013

Gracias a todos. - annierats, May 17, 2013

Answer 6

Preguntó el testigo al senador McCarthy ¿Por fin Senador, no téngale ninguna vergüenza?

The witness asked Senator McCarthy "at long last, Senator, have you no shame?"

If only he had had a radio show he probably would be remembered as an hero. - Jubilado, May 16, 2013

And the anwer was??? - 0095ca4c, May 16, 2013

Shameless!!!! - Jraider, May 16, 2013

The question was a rhetorical, so he didn't have to answer anymore, Margherite ;-( - mcl020, May 17, 2013

Answer 7

Algunas personas no tienen vergüenza,pero otros sí.

Some people have no shame, but others do.

:-) and that's the truth! - pmikan-pam, May 16, 2013

Poor man ;-) - mcl020, May 16, 2013

Makes me wonder what part of his head is misshapen? - 0095ca4c, May 16, 2013

Jeje! Looks like he has a big nose:) - Jraider, May 16, 2013

Perhaps he has a pinocchio nose Jeje - pmikan-pam, May 17, 2013

Answer 8

We should use our shame to correct what is wrong and turn it around for good. Deberíamos utilizar nuestra vergüenza para corregir lo que está mal y dele la vuelta para el bien.

Good thoughts pammy:) - Jraider, May 16, 2013

Muchas gracias JR :-) - pmikan-pam, May 16, 2013

That would be a good thing to do with it! - mcl020, May 16, 2013

Hola mc :-) - pmikan-pam, May 16, 2013

I have great admiration for those who do...it takes a lot of courage sometimes. - 0095ca4c, May 16, 2013

Hola Margherite! - pmikan-pam, May 16, 2013

Hey pam! Good to 'see' you! lol - 0095ca4c, May 16, 2013

true words Pam, but wouldn't you use the conditional of deber, deberíamos to get this construction or am I incorrect? Maybe a native speaker can tell us/me.? - Aranjuez12, May 17, 2013

I am sure that you are right Aran, thank you for your help. - pmikan-pam, May 17, 2013

Answer 9

Qué lástima que va a hacer mal tiempe este fin de semana, y mis llantas para lluvia todavía no han llegado.

What a shame that there is to be bad weather this weekend, and my rain tires still haven´t arrived.

Lo siento Rog - pmikan-pam, May 16, 2013

Lo siento mucho:(((! - Jraider, May 16, 2013

So chances are you'll have to miss a race, as we do not want to miss you around here!! - mcl020, May 16, 2013

So, you'll be hydroplaning. I hope it's not by the seat of your pants! - 0095ca4c, May 16, 2013

Rain Rain go away - gohern, May 16, 2013

I've lived in Arizona for 25 years so I had almost forgotten what rain tires are! - RiCrow, May 16, 2013

Answer 10

What a shame you didn’t win.

¡Qué lástima que no ganara udsted!

It’s a shame (that) they can’t come.

Es una lástima que no pueden venir.

Not a happy group - gohern, May 16, 2013

Now they know what the family dog feels like :-) - 0095ca4c, May 16, 2013

Don't do the crime if you can't serve the time!!! - Jraider, May 16, 2013

Are parents allowed to do this??? - mcl020, May 17, 2013

@Margherite, are they allowed to do this for punishment? - pmikan-pam, May 17, 2013

Answer 11

Siempre haga lo correcto y no tenerá vergüenza.

Always do the correct thing and you will have no shame.

Much easier said than done! iMucho más fácil dicho que hecho! - RiCrow, May 16, 2013

Hacer lo mejor sí es difícil a veces, pero hacer lo correcto, debería ser facil. De acuerdo, gohern. - Jubilado, May 16, 2013

Hola gohern:) - Jraider, May 16, 2013

At least we can strive for it! - mcl020, May 17, 2013

Si, we can strive for that! - pmikan-pam, May 17, 2013

Answer 12

Compartimos la vergüenza para la destrucción de su medio ambiente..

We share the shame for the destruction of their environment.

Yes!!! - mcl020, May 17, 2013

This guy had been locked in a darkened room for 30 years , he is mow 35. And of course anti-social so has to live out his life alone. - ray76, May 17, 2013

Welcome back mate. - pmikan-pam, May 17, 2013

Thanks Pam , it is good to be back , being without a computer for a while is like emptying the mind of clutter , but makes me very lonely. - ray76, May 18, 2013

Answer 13

Mientras buscaba inspiración para escribir una frase para la palabra del día, encontré estas fotos sobre "el cono de vergüenza". lo Parece ser el objete para asegurar que la mascota no va a morder su pelaje.

While I was searching for inspiration to write a phrase for the word of the day I found these photos about "the cone of shame". It seems to be the object to make sure that the pet will not bite it's fur.

Hahahahaha, the picture is hilarious. It's more a cone of necessity than of shame i.m.o. (even though pets seem to think otherwise). - mcl020, May 17, 2013