Spanish Conversation · Level 23
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Spanish word
desasosiego
Pronunciation
IPA/desasoˈsjeɣo/
Meaning
- masculine noununease
Example
Siento un desasosiego desde que perdí mi cartera.
I have felt a sense of unease since I lost my wallet.
More examples
Sentí desasosiego al entrar en la sala vacía.
I felt a sense of unease when I entered the empty room.
Core concept
A low, constant knot of worry.
Common phrases
sentir desasosiego
feel a sense of unease
mostrar desasosiego
display unease
Similar words
inquietud: Persistent worried restlessness that keeps thoughts unsettled.
ansiedad: Intense, distressing anxiety with tightness and high tension.
preocupación: Focused worry about a specific future event or problem.
intranquilidad: Agitated restlessness that makes it hard to stay calm or still.
Definition in Spanish
Estado de intranquilidad o inquietud, sensación de falta de calma que suele manifestarse como preocupación leve.
Word origin
A compound of des- 'without' and sosiego 'peace, calm', formed to denote the state of lacking calm.
Usage tips
- Commonly used with sentir and an indefinite article (for example, sentir un desasosiego) to report a personal, vague unease.