Spanish Conversation · Level 29
89 words
Spanish word
engorroso
Pronunciation
IPA/eŋgoˈroso/
Meaning
- adjectivetroublesome
Example
Este asunto es engorroso.
This matter is troublesome.
More examples
El trámite fue engorroso y tardó toda la mañana.
The procedure was troublesome and it took all morning.
Core concept
A tangled stack of forms and folders blocking a desk.
Common phrases
trámite engorroso
troublesome procedure
problema engorroso
troublesome problem
proceso engorroso
troublesome process
Similar words
molesto: Causes displeasure or bother, felt as an annoying or intrusive nuisance.
complicado: Demands many coordinated steps or parts, making execution cumbersome.
incómodo: Makes a position or situation physically awkward or socially embarrassing.
problemático: Tends to create faults or complications that hinder normal functioning.
Definition in Spanish
Que provoca estorbo o fastidio en el desarrollo de una tarea o gestión, dificultando su realización.
Word origin
From the noun engorro 'obstruction' plus the suffix -oso meaning 'full of', so it describes something that causes bother or delay.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for inconvenient tasks or procedures, and saying 'es un poco engorroso' softens the complaint because calling a person 'engorroso' can sound insulting.