inconveniente
“inconveniente” means “problem” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
problem, drawback
Also: objection, hitch
📝 In Action
¿Tienes algún inconveniente en que nos reunamos mañana?
B1Do you have any problem with us meeting tomorrow?
El único inconveniente del hotel es que está lejos del centro.
A2The only drawback of the hotel is that it is far from the center.
Hubo un pequeño inconveniente con el sistema de pagos.
B1There was a small hitch with the payment system.
inconvenient, unsuitable
Also: inappropriate
📝 In Action
Llamaste en un momento muy inconveniente.
B2You called at a very inconvenient time.
Ese comentario fue un poco inconveniente dada la situación.
C1That comment was a bit inappropriate given the situation.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "inconveniente" in Spanish:
drawback→hitch→inappropriate→inconvenient→objection→problem→unsuitable→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: inconveniente
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the most polite way to tell a boss that a meeting time doesn't work?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'conveniens' (meaning 'fitting together' or 'agreeing'). Basically, it describes something that does not fit with your plans.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'inconveniente' mean 'disadvantage'?
Yes! When comparing two things, you can use 'ventajas' (advantages) and 'inconvenientes' (disadvantages).
Is it used more as a noun or an adjective?
In daily conversation, it's most commonly used as a noun meaning 'problem' or 'drawback'.