contretemps

• Sustantivo que denota una situación inesperada y embarazosa o un contratiempo, a menudo ligado a un pequeño desacuerdo o un momento incómodo.

A noun referring to an unexpected and awkward situation or clash, often involving a minor disagreement or embarrassing moment.

1. An awkward clashC1formalbritish

   An unexpected and unfortunate event or situation that causes embarrassment or difficulty.

   contratiempo

   • There was a minor contretemps at the dinner party when the guest spilled wine on the host's dress.
   • The negotiations hit a contretemps when both sides refused to compromise.
   • A contretemps occurred during the ceremony when the microphone stopped working.

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