What is the Spanish word for "discomfort"?

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

English

discomfort

Spanish

molestia

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Alternative translations of "discomfort"

molestia
incomodidad

Examples of how to use "discomfort" in Spanish

English
I feel a slight discomfort in my chest.
Spanish
Siento una ligera molestia en el pecho.
English
She shifted to relieve her discomfort.
Spanish
Ella se movió para aliviar su incomodidad.
English
The tight shoes caused discomfort all day.
Spanish
Los zapatos apretados le causaron molestias todo el día.
English
He spoke despite his obvious discomfort.
Spanish
Él habló a pesar de su evidente incomodidad.
English
This medication may reduce stomach discomfort.
Spanish
Este medicamento puede reducir las molestias estomacales.

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