Tambaleándose (en. Staggering)

/tambaˈleando.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English: To move in an unstable or wavering manner.
English: The drunk was staggering down the street.
El borracho iba tambaleándose por la calle.
English: To move with difficulty due to weakness or dizziness.
English: After running, I felt like I was staggering.
Después de correr, me sentía tambaleándome.
English: Suffering from emotional or physical instability.
English: Her health has been affected, and I see her staggering in her decisions.
Su salud se ha visto afectada, y la veo tambaleándose en sus decisiones.

Etymology

English: From the verb 'tambalear', which comes from the noun 'tambaleo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: to walk staggering
English: to move from side to side in an unstable manner.
ir tambaleándose
English: is staggering
English: indicates that someone is in a situation of instability.
está tambaleándose
English: to stagger with fear
English: reflects a reaction of fear that causes physical or emotional instability.
tambalearse de miedo

Related Words

English: staggering
English: action of staggering.
tambaleo
English: faltering
English: insecurity when speaking or acting due to doubts.
titubeo
English: wobbling
English: to move erratically or shakily.
cambalear

Slang Meanings

English: To be very dizzy or disoriented.
English: After that party, I woke up staggering.
Después de esa fiesta, me desperté tambaleándome.
English: To reflect insecurity in a situation.
English: When they asked him about his project, he started staggering with his answers.
Cuando le preguntaron sobre su proyecto, empezó a tambalearse con sus respuestas.