incómoda
/een-KOH-moh-dah/
uncomfortable
A person sitting on a poorly made chair illustrates the physical sensation of being incómoda.
incómoda(adjective)
uncomfortable
?physical sensation or objects
uneasy
?a physical feeling of not being relaxed
📝 In Action
Esta silla de madera es muy incómoda.
A2This wooden chair is very uncomfortable.
Me siento incómoda con estos zapatos.
A2I feel uncomfortable in these shoes.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Because this word ends in 'a', you only use it when describing things that are feminine (words that use 'la' or 'una'), like 'la ropa' or 'la silla'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Error
Mistake: "El sofá es incómoda."
Correction: Say 'El sofá es incómodo' because 'sofá' is a masculine word.
⭐ Usage Tips
Word Order
In Spanish, you usually put 'incómoda' after the object you are describing, such as 'una prenda incómoda' (an uncomfortable garment).
A quiet, tense social interaction shows how a situation can feel incómoda.
incómoda(adjective)
awkward
?social situations or interactions
difficult
?an unpleasant or tricky situation
📝 In Action
Hubo un silencio largo y una situación incómoda.
B1There was a long silence and an awkward situation.
Me hizo una pregunta muy incómoda.
B1He asked me a very awkward/uncomfortable question.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Feelings vs. Situations
You can use this word to describe how you feel ('Estoy incómoda') or to describe the situation itself ('La situación es incómoda').
⭐ Usage Tips
Social Context
When a conversation feels 'weird' or people are embarrassed, 'incómoda' is the perfect word to describe that tension.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: incómoda
Question 1 of 1
Which of these things would you describe as 'incómoda'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'incómoda' and 'incómodo'?
They both mean the same thing, but you use 'incómoda' for feminine objects (like 'una silla') and 'incómodo' for masculine objects (like 'un sofá').
Can I use 'incómoda' to say I am embarrassed?
Yes! While 'avergonzada' means embarrassed, 'incómoda' is used for that 'awkward' feeling you get when a situation is tense.