Inconveniente (en. Inconvenient)

/inko.βenjente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A circumstance or unfavorable situation that can cause problems.
The meeting schedule is an inconvenience for many.
El horario de la reunión es un inconveniente para muchos.
An obstacle to the development or progress of something.
The bad weather was an inconvenience during the trip.
El mal tiempo fue un inconveniente durante el viaje.
Any situation or thing that causes disadvantage or problem.
This arrangement presents economic inconveniences.
Este arreglo presenta inconvenientes económicos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'inconveniens', which means 'not suitable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there is no inconvenience
No problem or obstacle.
no hay inconveniente
to present an inconvenience
To cause a difficulty or problem.
presentar un inconveniente
due to scheduling inconveniences
Due to time issues.
por inconvenientes de horario

Related Words

inconvenience
The condition of being inconvenient or unpleasant.
inconveniencia
resource
An element that can help overcome an inconvenience.
recurso
disadvantage
A condition that limits or reduces capabilities.
desventaja

Slang Meanings

Complication
Traffic was a complication in arriving on time.
El tráfico fue una complicación para llegar a tiempo.
Hindrance
Lack of funds is a hindrance in the project.
La falta de fondos es una traba en el proyecto.