Word for second hand embarrassment in spanish?
I know German has a term for this, but I don't speak it and I'd really like to know if spanish has it. Or quechua if anyone knows that language.

Thanks!

I think the german word is 'fremshade'. Kind of looks like friend shame to me

Edit: German word is "fremdschämen", thanks for the correction Alexandre!

Question

Word for second hand embarrassment in spanish?
I know German has a term for this, but I don't speak it and I'd really like to know if spanish has it. Or quechua if anyone knows that language.

Thanks!

I think the german word is 'fremshade'. Kind of looks like friend shame to me

Edit: German word is "fremdschämen", thanks for the correction Alexandre!

Answer

Spanish people say "sentir vergüenza ajena". Here you are more about that feeling:

https://verne.elpais.com/verne/2016/08/24/articulo/1472034071_966901.html

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Ah, I was close! Like I said, I don't speak german so I was just guessing!

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The German word is actually "fremdschämen".

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