imbarazzo

See also: imbarazzò

Italian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /im.baˈrat.t͡so/, [imbäˈr̺ät̪t̪͡s̪o̞]
• Hyphenation: im‧ba‧ràz‧zo

Etymology 1

From Spanish embarazo.

Noun

imbarazzo m (plural imbarazzi)

1. obstacle, trouble, difficulty

   Synonyms: difficoltà, disagio, impiccio, disturbo

2. embarrassment, awkwardness

Related terms

• imbarazzamento
• imbarazzante
• imbarazzare
• imbarazzato

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

imbarazzo

1. first-person singular present of imbarazzare