Incómodo (en. Uncomfortable)

/inˈkomoðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not provide comfort.
The seat on the plane was very uncomfortable.
El asiento en el avión era muy incómodo.
Emotional state of dissatisfaction.
I felt uncomfortable during the meeting.
Me sentí incómodo durante la reunión.
Awkward or embarrassing situation.
It was an awkward moment when his name was mentioned.
Fue un momento incómodo cuando se mencionó su nombre.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'incommodus', which means 'inconvenient' or 'unpleasant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be uncomfortable
To feel in a state of discomfort.
estar incómodo
awkward situation
A circumstance that causes embarrassment or discomfort.
situación incómoda
to ask the uncomfortable
To ask questions that may be considered inappropriate or bothersome.
preguntar lo incómodo

Related Words

comfort
State of being comfortable and at ease.
comodidad
discomfort
Feeling of not being comfortable or well.
incomodidad
to make someone feel uncomfortable
To cause someone to feel uncomfortable.
hacer sentir incómodo

Slang Meanings

To feel out of place.
When I arrived at the party, I felt uncomfortable because I didn't know anyone.
Cuando llegué a la fiesta, me sentí incómodo porque no conocía a nadie.
To have an awkward conversation.
The conversation we had was uncomfortable because we touched on sensitive topics.
La charla que tuvimos fue incómoda porque tocamos temas delicados.