What is the Spanish word for "awkward"?

Learn how to say "awkward" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

awkward

Spanish

incómodo

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Alternative translations of "awkward"

torpe
difícil
desmañado
desconcertante

Examples of how to use "awkward" in Spanish

English
There was an awkward silence after his comment.
Spanish
Hubo un silencio incómodo después de su comentario.
English
She felt awkward during the long silence
Spanish
Ella se sintió incómoda durante el largo silencio.
English
The chair is awkward to carry through doors
Spanish
La silla es incómoda de llevar por las puertas.
English
It's awkward when you forget someone's name
Spanish
Es incómodo cuando olvidas el nombre de alguien.
English
He gave an awkward smile at the party
Spanish
Él sonrió de manera incómoda en la fiesta.

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