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masculine

/iŋkombeˈnjente/

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Translation

drawback, snag, problem

Word origin

From Latin inconveniens, from in- ('not') plus convenire ('to come together, to be suitable'). The same root gives English 'inconvenient' and 'convene'.

Origin
Latin
Root
inconveniens
English cognates
inconvenient, convene

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralinconvenientes

Examples

ascensor.

The only drawback of the flat is that it has no lift.

¿ algún ?

Is there any problem with moving the meeting to Monday?

ningún propuesta.

I see no snag with your proposal.

Surgió .

A small problem came up during the trip.

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Every plan has its advantages and its drawbacks.

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This word is part of lesson 82.