Balbuciente (en. Stammering)

/balbuˈθjente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a person who has difficulties speaking clearly.
The balbucient child tried to express his thoughts.
El niño balbuciente trató de expresar sus pensamientos.
Can describe unclear and hesitant speech.
His balbucient explanation left more questions than answers.
Su balbuciente explicación dejó más dudas que respuestas.
Indicates insecurity or shyness when communicating.
Despite being intelligent, his balbucient way of speaking made it hard to persuade the audience.
A pesar de ser inteligente, su forma balbuciente de hablar le costó convencer al público.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'balbucir', which means to speak in a hesitant or confused manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak balbucient
To express ideas in a confused or hesitant way.
hablar balbuciente
a balbucient speech
A speech that lacks clarity and fluency.
un discurso balbuciente

Related Words

balbuceo
Action of speaking in a confused and hesitant manner.
balbuceo
stuttering
Difficulty speaking fluently, repeating syllables or sounds.
tartamudeo

Slang Meanings

To speak in a confused manner due to nervousness.
When he started to speak in front of everyone, he became balbucient.
Cuando se puso a hablar frente a todos, se volvió balbuciente.
Expression used to describe someone who cannot express their ideas clearly.
His response was so balbucient that no one understood what he meant.
Su respuesta fue tan balbuciente que nadie entendió lo que quería decir.