estábamos avergonzando
Imperfect progressivenosotrosconjugation ofavergonzar.

avergonzar

avergonzar(
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gohn
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to embarrass
Su madre aprovecha cada chance que tiene para avergonzarla delante de sus amigos.His mother takes every chance she gets to embarrass him in front of his friends.
a. to shame
Que lo llevara a casa la policía avergonzó a su familia más de lo que podía imaginar.Being brought home by the police shamed his family more than he could imagine.
avergonzarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to be ashamed
Me avergüenzo de tener que decírtelo, pero creo que te hace falta una ducha.I am ashamed to have to tell you this, but I think you need a shower.
a. to be embarrassed
No se avergüence, señora. Todos cometemos errores.Don't be embarrassed, ma'am. We all make mistakes.
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