I was embarrassed

I was embarrassed(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba avergonzado
I was embarrassed by my son's language and behavior.Estaba avergonzado por el lenguaje y el comportamiento de mi hijo.
b. me avergonzaba
At first I was embarrassed by all the media attention. Being suddenly so popular is not easy.Al principio me avergonzaba toda la atención de los medios. Ser tan popular de repente no es fácil.
c. estaba apenado
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I asked myself why I was embarrassed about being ambitious at work.Me pregunté por qué estaba apenado por ser ambicioso en el trabajo.
d. me daba pena
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I was embarrassed to speak in public.Me daba pena hablar en público.
e. me apenaba
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I was embarrassed to have never heard of this or that famous artist.Me apenaba no haber oído hablar nunca de tal o cual famoso artista.
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