Shame, Provoke and Blame
I think it might be a good idea to share things that come up in class. That way you can learn from other students' mistakes and difficulties.
When asked about Bottle's speech, José Luis said "What a shame!"
Knowing he isn't a fan of Ana, I think he meant: "How embarrassing! / What an embarrassment!"
So what is the difference?
What + (a) + noun ! / How + adjective !
We say What a shame! / that's a shame to express disappointment; similar to pity.
But in other contexts shame would be translated as verguenza:
The above tweet could be translated as Debería darles vergüenza asistir.
We could also use the adjective ashamed: People should be ashamed to attend San Fermin.
Ashamed describes the bad feeling or guilt someone has about something.
The thing that causes that bad feeling can be described as shameful:
So I'd translate to be ashamed as tener vergüenza and shameful as vergonzoso.
I suppose How embarrassing! could also be translated as Qué vergüenza! but embarrassment isn't such a bad feeling as shame ie shame is worse than embarrassing. We feel embarrassed about silly things (some of us go red) but feel ashamed about more serious matters.
We say What an embarrassment! / How embarrassing! when something makes us feel uncomfortable (it could be something you or another person does)
I'd translate embarrassing as embarazoso.
We say What a disgrace! / that's a disgrace to express anger about more serious things.
I think that disgrace would translate as vergüenza too.
The only adjective form would be disgraceful (vergonzoso) which is used to describe something that is shocking.
Write an example each with shame/shameful/ashamed, embarrassing/embarrassment and disgrace.
When we were talking about the dangers of getting a tan, Rodrigo said that using sunbeds canprovoke cancer. He should have said that using sunbeds can cause cancer.
What's the difference between provoke and cause?
Anything that causes a strong reaction / feeling like anger is said to provoke:
We also came across blame and fault in Cristina's and Rodrigo's class while talking about Botella's speech.
A: Who broke the vase? Was it you?
B: Don't blame me. It wasn't my fault.
Fault usually takes the noun form (la culpa) while blame often takes the verb form (echar la culpa).
Consider these other examples:
Write some examples with blame and fault.
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When asked about Bottle's speech, José Luis said "
Knowing he isn't a fan of Ana, I think he meant: "How embarrassing! / What an embarrassment!"
So what is the difference?
What + (a) + noun ! / How + adjective !
We say What a shame! / that's a shame to express disappointment; similar to pity.
- A: Madrid didn't win the Olympics. B: Really? Oh, that's a shame.
- A: I didn't get the job. B: What a shame!
But in other contexts shame would be translated as verguenza:
http://t.co/x91q30toLf Shame on those who attend this barbaric event. #EnSanFerminPanueloNegro
— Graham Mad Teacher (@madteacher72) July 6, 2013
We could also use the adjective ashamed: People should be ashamed to attend San Fermin.
Ashamed describes the bad feeling or guilt someone has about something.
The thing that causes that bad feeling can be described as shameful:
Angry Obama slams 'shameful' gun reform defeat http://t.co/mhOgheJf8z
— FRANCE 24 (@FRANCE24) April 18, 2013
So I'd translate to be ashamed as tener vergüenza and shameful as vergonzoso.
I suppose How embarrassing! could also be translated as Qué vergüenza! but embarrassment isn't such a bad feeling as shame ie shame is worse than embarrassing. We feel embarrassed about silly things (some of us go red) but feel ashamed about more serious matters.
We say What an embarrassment! / How embarrassing! when something makes us feel uncomfortable (it could be something you or another person does)
- I couldn't remember his name. How embarrassing!
- His zip/fly was open when he was giving the presentation. What an embarrassment!
I'd translate embarrassing as embarazoso.
We say What a disgrace! / that's a disgrace to express anger about more serious things.
- It's a disgrace that the government subsidises bullfighting while making cuts in the health service.
- A: Have you read this? MPs have awarded themselves a big pay-rise. B: What a disgrace!
I think that disgrace would translate as vergüenza too.
The only adjective form would be disgraceful (vergonzoso) which is used to describe something that is shocking.
- I think it's disgraceful that he hasn't phoned his sick mother.
Write an example each with shame/shameful/ashamed, embarrassing/embarrassment and disgrace.
When we were talking about the dangers of getting a tan, Rodrigo said that using sunbeds can
What's the difference between provoke and cause?
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Anything that causes a strong reaction / feeling like anger is said to provoke:
- Zidane headbutted Materazzi in the World Cup final because he was provoked.
- The government's decision to go to war provoked outrage.
- Scientist still don't know what causes alzheimer's.
- She caused the accident because she was speaking on her mobile.
We also came across blame and fault in Cristina's and Rodrigo's class while talking about Botella's speech.
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A: Who broke the vase? Was it you?
B: Don't blame me. It wasn't my fault.
Fault usually takes the noun form (la culpa) while blame often takes the verb form (echar la culpa).
Consider these other examples:
- Whose fault is it that we didn't get the contract?
- He was at fault. I think he went through a red light.
- She blames her husband for leaving the door open.
- Who is to blame for this mess?
- Don't try to put the blame on me. You should take some responsibility for what happened.
- If something goes wrong, I always get the blame. It's so unfair.
Write some examples with blame and fault.
Comments
Shame/shameful/ashamed
A: I lost my Passport and I couldn’t travel to New York!
B: Oh! That’s a shame, then you wasted the opportunity to attend the presentation course in the university.
Shame on those who attend the festival of Tordesillas.
A : Indian male should be ashemed to support sexual abuses in political demonstrations
A: It was shamefuf the Ana Botella’s speech to support the spanish project for Olimpic Games in Argentina.
A: Spanish King Juan Carlos broke his leg when he was huntting elephants . What a shame!
Embarrassing/Embarrassment
A: I didn’t say hello her because I couldn’t see, I hadn’t my glasses. How embarrassing!
(I think that you can traslate “an embarrasing momento” as “ un momento bochornoso”)
A: When Spanish King Juan Carlos broke his leg in Botswana was with Corrina. What a embarrassment!
Disgrace
A : Nowday in Spain a foreign people can’t be assited by healthsevice.
B: Really? What a disgrace!
Provoke/cause
Smoke twenty cigarretes a day can cause cáncer.
The goverment don’t value the success of the Diada’s demonstration in Catalonia, It can provoke anger in the Catalan people.
Blame/Fault
Ana Botella’s speech had many faults, though Iput the blame on the Spanish Project , its economic breakdown and its basic sport politics
Lucía
I'm sure you will provide me with lots of useful material for the blog. LOL
Some great examples. Some of them very faaaaaaanny. :D
A: I lost my Passport and I couldn’t travel to New York!
B: Oh! That’s a shame, then you missed the opportunity/chance to attend the presentation course in/at the university.
A : Indian men should be ashamed to support sexual abuse in political demonstrations.
A: *Ana Botella’s speech to support the Spanish bid for the Olympic Games in Argentina was shameful.
*Don't use "the" before someone's name.
*Be careful not to use two subjects that refer to the same thing ie It + AB's speech.
A: Spanish King Juan Carlos broke his leg when he was hunting elephants . What a shame! (I am sure you are being ironic)
A: I didn’t say hello to her because I couldn’t see, I didn't have my glasses. How embarrassing!
(I think that you can traslate “an embarrasing momento” as “ un momento bochornoso” - yes, you can!)
A: When Spanish King Juan Carlos broke his leg in Botswana, he was with Corrina. What an embarrassment!
A : Nowadays in Spain, foreigners can’t be assisted by the health service.
B: Really? What a disgrace!
Provoke/cause
Smoke twenty cigarettes a day can cause cancer.
The government doesn’t value the success of the Diada demonstration in Catalonia, It can provoke anger in the Catalan people.
Ana Botella’s speech had many faults/mistakes, though I put the blame on the Spanish bid , its economic breakdown and the politics of its sport.
thanks for your corrections!
Lucía.
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A: I lost all the money in the last minute.
B: What a shame!
2.
Shame on those who are supporting the growth of the far right.
3.
They should be ashamed to promote xenophobia, homophobia, and hatred.
4.
Their shameful decision about the rape provoked a big manifestation of the feminist movement.
5.
There was a lot of people when I fell on the floor. How embarrassing!
6.
After stealing millions from the public money, they aren´t in prison. What a disgrace!
7.
Their constant abuses provoked his suicide.
8.
You are the cause of my happiness, I´m in love with you!
9.
Put the blame on me, it wasn´t his fault.
The criminals look ashamed about what they have done.
It´s shameful the lastest news about publics policies
The police man catch him stealing in the supermarket, he should have be ashamed
we felt embarrased, when we entered in the class, and the teacher pointed out we were late.
It was a disgrace what happended to the surfer who lost his leg by a shark
What do you think is causing your alergic? - DUDA
He provoked the figth and after he regret about it.
Disgraceful and shameful (vergonzoso) are much the same. However, a disgrace (una vergüenza) and a shame (una lástima) are different.
The criminals look ashamed about what they have done. 😍
The latest news about the government's policies is shameful.
The policeman caught him stealing in the supermarket, he should have been ashamed.
We felt embarrassed, when we b> and the teacher pointed out that we were late.
It was dreadful / tragic what happended to the surfer who lost his leg after being bitteb by a shark.
What do you think is causing your allergy?
He provoked the fight but he later regretted it.