What is the Spanish word for "awkwardness"?

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

English

awkwardness

Spanish

torpeza

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Alternative translations of "awkwardness"

incomodidad
desgracia
ineptitud
torpeza

Examples of how to use "awkwardness" in Spanish

English
A feeling of awkwardness filled the room.
Spanish
Una sensación de incomodidad llenó la habitación.
English
Her awkwardness made the conversation silent.
Spanish
Su torpeza hizo que la conversación quedara en silencio.
English
He hid his awkwardness with a smile.
Spanish
Él escondió su torpeza con una sonrisa.
English
Awkwardness filled the room after the joke.
Spanish
La incomodidad llenó la habitación después de la broma.
English
They laughed to ease the awkwardness between them.
Spanish
Se rieron para aliviar la incomodidad entre ellos.

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