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pudor

modesty

noun poo-DOHR Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: Latin pudor (shame, modesty)

Also means

shame

Usage Note

Pudor describes a sense of modesty or bashfulness rooted in propriety, particularly around the body or sexuality: le da pudor hablar de eso means it embarrasses her to talk about it. It is stronger and more internalized than vergüenza (embarrassment), which can be situational. The adjective pudoroso means modest or bashful.

Examples

"Le da pudor hablar de sus sentimientos."

Natural Translation

She feels embarrassed to talk about her feelings.

Literal Translation

To-her gives modesty to-talk about her feelings.

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