squeamish in Spanish

squeamish in Spanish is afectable, aprensivo, asquiento — squeamish means easily disturbed, nauseated, or made uneasy, especially by unpleasant sights.

squeamish in Spanish

afectable

adj

Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.

aprensivo

adj

Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.

asquiento

adj

Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.

impresionable

adj

Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.

nauseabundo

adj

Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.

quisquilloso

adj

Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.

What does "squeamish" mean?

adj Easily disturbed, nauseated, or made uneasy, especially by unpleasant sights.
"He's too squeamish to watch surgery on TV."
adj Reluctant or uneasy about doing something.
"Investors grew squeamish about the risky deal."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

squeamish in a sentence

He's too squeamish to watch surgery on TV.
She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
Investors grew squeamish about the risky deal.

Similar words in Spanish

dainty nice prissy

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "squeamish" in Spanish?

"squeamish" in Spanish is afectable, aprensivo, asquiento. squeamish means: Easily disturbed, nauseated, or made uneasy, especially by unpleasant sights.

How do you use "squeamish" in a sentence?

Example: "He's too squeamish to watch surgery on TV." In Spanish, "squeamish" is afectable, aprensivo, asquiento.

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

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "squeamish": afectable, aprensivo, asquiento, impresionable, nauseabundo, quisquilloso.

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