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caradura means shameless person — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 25, 2025

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caradura

noun • /[kah-rah-DOO-rah]/

shameless person

Example:

¡Qué caradura pide ayuda y no paga!

What a shameless person asking for help and not paying!

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🧠 What does caradura mean?

Caradura is a Spanish word that describes someone who is incredibly shameless, bold, or brazen. Think of that person who can ask for anything, no matter how outrageous, without a blush. They have a thick skin and don't seem to be embarrassed easily. It's often used with a mix of amusement and disapproval.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡Qué caradura! ¡Me pidió dinero prestado después de haberme chocado el coche!
    What nerve! He asked me for money after he crashed into my car!
  • Tiene la caradura de presentarse aquí después de lo que hizo.
    He has the audacity to show up here after what he did.
  • Es una caradura, siempre llega tarde y nunca se disculpa.
    She's so shameless, she's always late and never apologizes.
  • Pidió un aumento después de solo una semana de trabajo. ¡Qué caradura!
    They asked for a raise after only a week on the job. What a nerve!

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'shameless person' in Spanish?
A common way to say 'shameless person' in Spanish is 'caradura'.
How do you pronounce 'caradura' in Spanish?
It's pronounced kah-rah-DOO-rah. The stress is on the third syllable.
How do you use 'caradura' in a sentence?
You can use it as a noun: "¡Qué caradura es!" (What a shameless person he/she is!) or as an adjective preceding a noun: "Es un caradura impresentable." (He's an unbearably shameless person).
What is the English translation of 'caradura'?
'Caradura' translates to 'shameless person', 'brazen person', or someone with 'a lot of nerve' in English.
Does 'caradura' change for gender or number?
While primarily used as a singular noun, it can be made plural ('caraduras') and its meaning usually remains gender-neutral, applied to both males and females.
Is 'caradura' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'caradura' is relatively common in informal conversations across Spain and Latin America.
Does 'caradura' have slang or double meanings?
'Caradura' is informal but doesn't really have double meanings. It's generally understood to describe someone who is shamelessly bold.
Is 'caradura' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'caradura' are generally consistent across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "caradura"

Synonyms: sinvergüenza, descarado, atrevido
Opposites: tímido, vergonzoso, apocado

💡 Did You Know?

Literally, 'caradura' translates to 'hard face'. This gives a sense of the boldness and impassivity it implies.

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