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    Malestar (en. Discomfort)

    /mal.esˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of physical or mental discomfort.
    The discomfort he feels after eating too much is not normal.
    El malestar que siente después de comer mucho no es normal.
    General dissatisfaction or discontent.
    Social discomfort has increased due to the economic crisis.
    El malestar social se ha incrementado por la crisis económica.
    A sensation of mild illness.
    She went to the doctor due to stomach discomfort.
    Ella fue al médico debido a un malestar estomacal.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'mal-' which indicates negation and 'estar' in Spanish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    general discomfort
    A sensation of discomfort throughout the body.
    malestar general
    to have discomfort
    To experience discomfort or symptoms of illness.
    tener malestar
    to cause discomfort
    To provoke discomfort or displeasure in someone.
    causar malestar

    Related Words

    mal
    Quality of being adverse, harmful, or unfavorable.
    mal
    discomfort
    State of not being comfortable, of feeling discomfort.
    incomodidad
    dissatisfaction
    Feeling of dissatisfaction with something.
    descontento

    Slang Meanings

    Emotional or mental discomfort.
    I was feeling a mental discomfort due to work pressure.
    Estuve sintiendo un malestar mental por la presión del trabajo.
    Discomfort felt after a party.
    After the party, I woke up with a strong discomfort.
    Después de la fiesta, me desperté con un fuerte malestar.