Incomodar (en. Inconvenience)

/inkomoˈðaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause discomfort to someone.
I don't want to inconvenience my friends with my problems.
No quiero incomodar a mis amigos con mis problemas.
To disturb a person's state of well-being.
The noisy group at the party began to inconvenience the neighbors.
El ruidoso grupo en la fiesta comenzó a incomodar a los vecinos.
To interrupt someone's peace or tranquility.
The awkward situation at the meeting made everyone present uncomfortable.
La situación incómoda en la reunión incomodó a todos los presentes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'incomodare', meaning 'to make uncomfortable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to inconvenience someone
To cause annoyance or disdain to a person.
incomodar a alguien
I don't want to inconvenience
Expression of wishing not to cause discomfort.
no quiero incomodar
to feel uncomfortable
To feel uncomfortable or bothered by something.
incomodarse

Related Words

discomfort
State of being uncomfortable or annoyed.
incomodidad
annoyance
Feeling of discomfort or disturbance.
molestia
restlessness
Uneasiness or lack of peace.
desasosiego

Slang Meanings

To make someone uncomfortable in a social situation.
The topic of conversation made several at the table uncomfortable.
El tema de conversación incomodó a varios en la mesa.
To be a nuisance in the context of a group.
That comment makes everyone uncomfortable.
Ese comentario incómoda a todos.