Spanish Conversation · Level 175
15 words
Spanish word
incomodidad
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋkomoðiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine noundiscomfort
Example
Siento incomodidad en el estómago.
I feel discomfort in my stomach.
More examples
Se notó su incomodidad durante la conversación.
Her discomfort was noticeable during the conversation.
Core concept
A person shifting uncomfortably in a chair.
Common phrases
sentir incomodidad
feel discomfort
tener incomodidad
have discomfort
Similar words
tensión: Tense, tight atmosphere that feels strained and full of nervous pressure.
vergüenza: Self-conscious shame felt in front of others; acute embarrassment.
molestia: Minor annoyance or nuisance that irritates or interferes with comfort.
malestar: General feeling of physical or mental unwellness or malaise.
Definition in Spanish
Estado o sensación de incomodidad física o social que causa molestia o vergüenza.
Word origin
From Spanish comodidad (from Latin commoditas) plus prefix in- meaning 'not', forming a noun for the lack of comfort.
Usage tips
- The adjective is incómodo/a (with an accent) while the noun incomodidad has no accent, and the verb incomodar commonly means 'to bother' or 'to inconvenience' rather than only 'to embarrass'.