How is the phrase sentir vergonha alheia translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
cringe
verb

Sentir-se embaraçado com alguma coisa desconfortável.

To feel embarrassed by something awkward.

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  • Sinto vergonha alheia quando ouço as minhas gravações antigas. — I cringe when I hear my old recordings.

  • Não sintas vergonha alheia — toda a gente se esquece de nomes. — Don't cringe — everyone forgets names sometimes.

  • A equipa toda sentiu vergonha alheia com a piada dele. — The whole team cringed at his joke.

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