English–Spanish

“unease” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/axitaˈθjon/

Example

Se notó la agitación entre los invitados.

There was noticeable unease among the guests.

Illustration for agitación (unease)

How to say “unease” in Spanish

“Unease” in Spanish is agitación.

Visible restless movement and tense gestures in a person or small group.

Full entry for agitación: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with agitación

El anuncio inesperado generó agitación en la oficina.

The unexpected announcement caused unease in the office.

Tips for using agitación

  • In conversational Spanish agitación commonly marks outward, observable nervousness or public unrest, while inquietud is used for milder, private worry.

Other Spanish words for “unease”

Tengo una inquietud sobre la reunión de mañana.

I have some unease about tomorrow's meeting.

Siento un desasosiego desde que perdí mi cartera.

I have felt a sense of unease since I lost my wallet.

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