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creare imbarazzo
/kreˈaːre im.barˈbat.t͡so/
to cause embarrassment
Non volevo creare imbarazzo con il mio commento.
I didn't mean to cause embarrassment with my comment.
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
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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
verbimbarazzo
embarrassment
nounDizionario Italiano-Inglese