Sentence examples of "public shame" in English
We consider it the citizens' legitimate right to have public libraries.
Consideramos como un derecho legítimo de los ciudadanos tener bibliotecas públicas.
It's a shame the way old people are treated.
Es una pena la manera en que son tratados los ancianos.
Many Argentinians prefer to use a car and not the public transport.
Muchos argentinos prefieren usar un auto y no el transporte público.
This new Macintosh computer puts the competition to shame.
Este nuevo ordenador Macintosh pone a la competencia en vergüenza.
The journalist wanted to write an article that would draw public attention to the issue.
El periodista quiso escribir un artículo que llamaría la atención sobre el tema.
"Well, that is, it's not something I can boast of," in fact it's not something I can talk unashamedly about in public.
"Bueno, eso es, no es algo de lo que pueda jactarme", de hecho no es algo de lo que pueda hablar sin vergüenza en público.
What a shame to just endure life rather than enjoying it.
¡Qué lástima sólo aguantar la vida en vez de disfrutarla!
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