What is the Spanish word for "reluctance"?

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

English

reluctance

Spanish

reluctancia

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Alternative translations of "reluctance"

renuencia
reticencia
desgana
repugnancia

Examples of how to use "reluctance" in Spanish

English
His reluctance to answer was very suspicious.
Spanish
Su reluctancia a responder fue muy sospechosa.
English
She felt reluctance to speak in class.
Spanish
Ella sintió reticencia a hablar en clase.
English
His reluctance surprised everyone at the meeting.
Spanish
Su reluctancia sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
English
They showed reluctance before signing the contract.
Spanish
Mostraron reticencia antes de firmar el contrato.
English
Parents expressed reluctance about the school trip.
Spanish
Los padres expresaron reticencia respecto a la excursión escolar.

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His reluctance to answer was very suspicious.

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