envergonhado, constrangido, com o rosto vermelho
1. having a face that is red in color, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion
He became red-faced when everyone laughed at his joke.
Ele ficou envergonhado quando todos riram de sua piada.
2. embarrassed or ashamed, showing visible signs of discomfort
The red-faced politician apologized for his controversial comments.
O político envergonhado pediu desculpas por seus comentários controversos.
3. angry or furious, with facial redness indicating rage
He was red-faced with anger after hearing the news.
Ele estava vermelho de raiva após ouvir a notícia.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'red-faced' is widely used to describe visible embarrassment or anger. In Brazil, the expression captures the cultural value of personal honor and reputation, often emphasizing social shame. In American culture, it's frequently used in political and public contexts to denote loss of composure or credibility.
NYC Slang
shame-faced, beet red
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