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awkward in Spanish

awkward in Spanish is desgarbado, desgarbilado, premioso — awkward means causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.

awkward in Spanish

desgarbado
adj
desgarbilado
adj
premioso
adj
tímido
adj
torpe
adj
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
desmañado
adj
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
embarazoso
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
delicado
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
dificultoso
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
incómodo
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
atravesado
adj
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
difícil
adj
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.

What does "awkward" mean?

  1. adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
    "There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat."
  2. adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
    "He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball."
  3. adj Difficult to deal with or handle.
    "The sofa was an awkward shape to carry up the stairs."

awkward in a sentence

  • There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat.
  • She felt awkward meeting her ex at the party.
  • He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball.
  • The sofa was an awkward shape to carry up the stairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "awkward" in Spanish?

"awkward" in Spanish is desgarbado, desgarbilado, premioso. awkward means: Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.

How do you use "awkward" in a sentence?

Example: "There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat." In Spanish, "awkward" is desgarbado, desgarbilado, premioso.

Are there other ways to say "awkward" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 12 translations listed for "awkward": desgarbado, desgarbilado, premioso, tímido, torpe, desmañado.

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