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
desgarbilado
premioso
tímido
torpe
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
desmañado
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
embarazoso
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
delicado
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
dificultoso
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
incómodo
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
atravesado
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
difícil
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
What does "awkward" mean?
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adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
"There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat."
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adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
"He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball."
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adj Difficult to deal with or handle.
"The sofa was an awkward shape to carry up the stairs."
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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 puppy was awkward on its long legs and kept tripping over its paws.
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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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