incómodo
adjective
1. uncomfortable
object or posture
Common combinations
- silla incómoda — uncomfortable chair
- ropa incómoda — uncomfortable clothes
- postura incómoda — uncomfortable posture
- Este sofá es incómodo.This sofa is uncomfortable.
- La silla resulta incómoda después de una hora.The chair becomes uncomfortable after an hour.
- Dormimos en una cama incómoda.We slept in an uncomfortable bed.
2. awkward, uncomfortable
situation or interaction
Common combinations
- silencio incómodo — awkward silence
- pregunta incómoda — awkward question
- situación incómoda — awkward situation
- Me siento incómodo cuando hablan de dinero.I feel uncomfortable when they talk about money.
- La pregunta lo dejó incómodo.The question made him uncomfortable.
- Hubo un silencio incómodo.There was an awkward silence.
Same root