English–Spanish

“clumsy” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtoɾpe/

Example

Eres muy torpe.

You are very clumsy.

Illustration for torpe (clumsy)

How to say “clumsy” in Spanish

“Clumsy” in Spanish is torpe.

Two hands awkwardly tying shoelaces.

Full entry for torpe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with torpe

Me siento torpe con los cubiertos nuevos.

I feel clumsy with the new cutlery.

Tips for using torpe

  • Spanish commonly uses estar torpe for temporary clumsiness and ser torpe for a stable trait.

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