Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| desvergonzado | /desbeɾɡonˈθado/ /desbeɾɡonˈsado/ |
| caradura | /kaɾaˈduɾa/ |
| descarado | /deskaˈɾado/ |
| impúdico | /imˈpudiko/ |
| relambido | /relambido/ (from spelling rules) |
| atorrante | /atoˈrante/ |
| conchudo | /konˈt͡ʃudo/ |
Spanish has several ways to express being shameless depending on the context. Desvergonzado refers to someone lacking moral shame, while sinvergüenza is an informal way to describe someone who behaves shamelessly. Other forms include caradura, descarado, impúdico, relambido, atorrante and conchudo.
What does it mean word for word?
The word desvergonzado is composed of the prefix des- (meaning un-) and vergonzado (meaning ashamed), literally translating to un-ashamed.
Which one should you use?
While desvergonzado implies a lack of moral shame, descarado often carries a connotation of being cheeky or having nerve during social interactions.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Impúdico is a formal or literary term used to describe a lack of modesty or sexual shame. Sinvergüenza is an informal term for someone who behaves shamelessly. Conchudo is a vulgar slang term used to describe a shameless or unpleasant person.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, desvergonzado must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies, such as unas personas desvergonzadas.
How do you pronounce it?
/desbeɾɡonˈθado/
Did you know?
- The term sinvergüenza can be used as a term of endearment for a mischievous child or a charismatic rogue, rather than a moral condemnation.
- The word caradura literally means 'hard face', suggesting that a shameless person has a face so thick that it cannot blush.
- The word atorrante originally referred to a homeless person or a vagabond before it evolved to describe a shameless loafer.
Examples in context
- Un mentiroso desvergonzado miente sonriendo.A shameless liar lies smilingly.This sentence shows how to use desvergonzado to describe a liar.Tatoeba #1257802 by marcelostockle, translation #1257805 by marcelostockle
- No puedo creer su actitud sin vergüenza ante los demás.I can't believe their shameless attitude towards others.
- Me sorprende su falta de vergüenza al pedirme ese favor.I'm surprised by their shamelessness in asking me for that favor.
- No puedo tolerar la actitud descarada de esa persona.I can't tolerate that person's shameless attitude.
- Es un acto descarado aprovecharse de los demás sin remordimientos.It is shameless to take advantage of others without remorse.
- ¡Qué caradura eres, pidiéndome dinero después de todo lo que ha pasado!You're shameless, asking me for money after everything that has happened!
- Es un caradura por pretender que nadie se dará cuenta de sus mentiras.He's shameless for pretending that no one will notice his lies.
- Siempre te haces el sinvergüenza cuando tienes que pedir disculpas.You always play the shameless card when you have to apologize.
- Eres un sinvergüenza por engañar a tus compañeros de esa manera.You're shameless for deceiving your colleagues like that.
- Ese político es verdaderamente desfachatado, no tiene límites.That politician is truly shameless, he has no boundaries.
- Me sorprende su actitud desfachatada frente a los demás.I'm surprised by his shameless attitude towards others.
- No seas tan desvergonzado con tus mentiras.Don't be so shameless with your lies.
- Ese desvergonzado se llevó todo el crédito.That shameless man took all the credit.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are arguing about a lie.
- LucíaMe mentiste a la cara, Javier.You lied to my face, Javier.
- JavierSolo fue una pequeña broma.It was just a little joke.
- LucíaEres un desvergonzado por decir eso.You are shameless for saying that.
- JavierLo siento, no volverá a pasar.I'm sorry, it won't happen again.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shameless” translations and entries desvergonzado, caradura, descarado, impúdico, atorrante, conchudo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caradura, descarado, impúdico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
