Balbució (en. Stammered)
/balˈbuθjo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Difficulty in speaking clearly, often due to anxiety or lack of confidence.
His babble during the presentation left everyone confused.
Su balbució durante la presentación dejó a todos confundidos.
The quality of what is expressed with babbles.
The child's babble was adorable in his attempt to learn to speak.
El balbució del niño era adorable en su intento de aprender a hablar.
Etymology
From the verb "babble," which comes from the Latin 'balbutĭo,' related to the act of babbling.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to speak in babbles
To express oneself in a confusing or incoherent manner.
hablar en balbucios
to be a babble
To be unable to express oneself clearly.
ser un balbucio
Related Words
babbling
The act of speaking with difficulty or in an unclear manner.
balbuceo
stuttering
Interruptions in speech fluency.
tartamudeo
Slang Meanings
To talk without knowing what to say.
He was so nervous that he could only babble when asked.
Estaba tan nervioso que solo podía hacer balbucios cuando le preguntaron.
Complicated and confusing discourse.
His explanation was just a babble that nobody understood.
Su explicación fue solo un balbucio que nadie entendió.