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creare imbarazzo

/kreˈaːre im.barˈbat.t͡so/
verbal phrase★Intermediate— to cause embarrassment
informal

To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed in a social situation.

La sua domanda ha creato imbarazzo tra gli ospiti.

His question caused embarrassment among the guests.

Non volevo creare imbarazzo, ma ho fatto un errore.

I didn't mean to cause embarrassment, but I made a mistake.

💡

Used when someone unintentionally makes a situation awkward or uncomfortable for others.

Collocations

creare un imbarazzo generaleto cause general embarrassmentevitare di creare imbarazzoto avoid causing embarrassment

Synonyms

mettere in imbarazzoprocurare imbarazzofar arrossire

Antonyms

rasserenaretranquillizzare

Related Phrases

mettere in imbarazzophrase
to embarrass someone deliberately or by accident
essere in imbarazzophrase
to be embarrassed

💡Pro Tip

Common Prepositions

Use 'di' after the phrase when followed by a noun or infinitive verb: 'creare imbarazzo di qualcuno' (to cause embarrassment to someone).

⚡Gold Rule

Social Context

This phrase is often used in social settings where someone unintentionally makes a situation awkward. It does not imply malice.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines the verb 'creare' (to create) and the noun 'imbarazzo' (embarrassment). 'Imbarazzo' derives from the Spanish 'embarazo' (obstacle, embarrassment), which in turn comes from the Latin 'imbarazzare' (to hinder, to embarrass).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts. It implies unintentional or accidental awkwardness rather than deliberate humiliation.

Word Breakdown

creare
to create
verb
+
imbarazzo
embarrassment
noun
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese

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