discomfort

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BrE /ˈdɪs.kʌm.fət/ AmE /ˈdɪs.kəm.fɚt/

noun en → es

1 UNCOMFORT [uncountable] B1

a feeling of slight pain or unease, especially in a part of the body

dolor leve, incomodidad

  • have/feel discomfort

Collocations back discomfort · stomach discomfort

  • She felt a sudden discomfort in her chest.

    Sintió un dolor súbito en el pecho.

2 UNHAPPINESS [uncountable] B2

a feeling of slight unhappiness or worry, especially because something is wrong or not right

incomodidad, malestar

  • cause/dismiss discomfort

Collocations social discomfort · cultural discomfort

  • The new situation caused some initial discomfort.

    La nueva situación causó cierto malestar inicial.