English words which are hard to translate into Galician
Hindsight Definition:
Understanding a situation or event only after it has happened, when you can see things more clearly.
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CO PASO DO TEMPO ENTÉNDESE MELLOR - A POSTERIORI
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Awkward Definition:
Uncomfortable or embarrassing; causing difficulty, especially in social situations.
Can also mean physically clumsy.
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INCÓMODO, TORPE, ESVARADO, DESAXEITADO
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Cringe Definition:
To feel embarrassed or uncomfortable because something is socially inappropriate, embarrassing, or overly dramatic.
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VERGOÑA ALLEA, COUSAS QUE DAN GRIMA/REPELÚS
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Serendipity
Definition:
The unexpected and fortunate discovery of something good by chance.
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CASUALIDADE AFORTUNADA
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Flabbergasted
Definition:
Extremely surprised or shocked, to the point of being speechless.
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ABRAIADO - PAMPO
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Wanderlust
Definition:
A strong desire or passion to travel and explore the world.
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ANSIA POR VIAXAR - PAIXÓN POLAS VIAXES
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Cozy (Cosy)
Definition:
Warm, comfortable, and pleasant in a small or intimate way.
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ACOLLEDOR, CÓMODO, QUENTIÑO
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Yearning Definition:
A deep, often emotional longing for something you miss or desire.
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En galego “morriña” ás veces coincide, pero yearning é máis amplo e non sempre nostálxico.
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English words which are hard to translate into Galician
Hindsight Definition: Understanding a situation or event only after it has happened, when you can see things more clearly.
Voltear
CO PASO DO TEMPO ENTÉNDESE MELLOR - A POSTERIORI
Volver
Awkward Definition: Uncomfortable or embarrassing; causing difficulty, especially in social situations. Can also mean physically clumsy.
Voltear
INCÓMODO, TORPE, ESVARADO, DESAXEITADO
Volver
Cringe Definition: To feel embarrassed or uncomfortable because something is socially inappropriate, embarrassing, or overly dramatic.
Voltear
VERGOÑA ALLEA, COUSAS QUE DAN GRIMA/REPELÚS
Volver
Serendipity Definition: The unexpected and fortunate discovery of something good by chance.
Voltear
CASUALIDADE AFORTUNADA
Volver
Flabbergasted Definition: Extremely surprised or shocked, to the point of being speechless.
Voltear
ABRAIADO - PAMPO
Volver
Wanderlust Definition: A strong desire or passion to travel and explore the world.
Voltear
ANSIA POR VIAXAR - PAIXÓN POLAS VIAXES
Volver
Cozy (Cosy) Definition: Warm, comfortable, and pleasant in a small or intimate way.
Voltear
ACOLLEDOR, CÓMODO, QUENTIÑO
Volver
Yearning Definition: A deep, often emotional longing for something you miss or desire.
Voltear
En galego “morriña” ás veces coincide, pero yearning é máis amplo e non sempre nostálxico.
Volver