What is the Spanish word for "cringe"?

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

English

cringe

Spanish

incomodidad

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Alternative translations of "cringe"

encogerse
avergonzarse
retorcerse

Examples of how to use "cringe" in Spanish

English
A little cringe was on her face.
Spanish
Una pequeña incomodidad se reflejaba en su rostro.
English
I felt a deep cringe at his joke.
Spanish
Sentí una profunda incomodidad por su broma.
English
Her awkward comment caused a visible cringe.
Spanish
Su comentario torpe causó una incomodidad visible.
English
That movie scene produced a sudden cringe.
Spanish
Esa escena de la película provocó una incomodidad repentina.
English
Students shared a cringe during the presentation.
Spanish
Los estudiantes compartieron una incomodidad durante la presentación.

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A little cringe was on her face.

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