Awkward in spanish
Torpe
pronunciation: toʊɹ̩pe part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: toʊɹ̩pe part of speech: adjective
In gestures
awkward = poco elegante, poco práctico, embarazoso, violento, delicado, torpe, violento.
Example: Access is impaired by archaic, awkward, or simply strange headings that most normal persons would never look for on their first try.more:
» awkward question = pregunta delicada.
Example: The press spokesman 'ominously warned' Americans to 'watch what they say,' which amounted to telling citizens 'to accept the administration's version of events, not ask awkward questions'.» awkward situation = situación embarazosa, compromiso, apuro, aprieto.
Example: Sometimes it's really hard to avoid an awkward situation.» awkward-to-handle enquiry = pregunta difícil de responder.
Example: Librarians also provide some assistance with that most familiar and awkward-to-handle enquiry from library users concerning the possible value of Grandpa's old Bible or other old book unearthed in the attic during a clear-out.» feel + awkward = sentirse incómodo.
Example: People having clammy hands usually get embarrassed or feel awkward to shake hands with others.» place + Reflexivo + in an awkward situation = ponerse en un compromiso, meterse en una situación embarazosa.
Example: She had placed herself in an awkward situation and was anxious to make her exit.» put + Nombre + in an awkward situation = poner a Alguien en un apuro, poner a Alguien en un compromiso, poner a Alguien en un aprieto, poner a Alguien en un brete.
Example: I know she has difficulty talking about their breakup and I didn't want to pressure her or put her in an awkward situation.