Torpes (en. Clumsy)

/ˈtor.pes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who acts with clumsiness or lack of skill.

You were so clumsy at dancing that you stepped on all your companions' feet.

Eras tan torpe en el baile que pisaste los pies de todos tus compañeros.

Something that lacks agility or dexterity.

This device is clumsy and difficult to handle.

Este dispositivo es torpe y difícil de manejar.

adjective

One who has difficulty moving or acting with agility.

His way of running is clumsy; it looks like he is always tripping.

Su forma de correr es torpe, parece que siempre está tropezando.

One who is slow to understand or learn.

My friend is a bit clumsy at solving puzzles.

Mi amigo es un poco torpe para resolver acertijos.

From Old Spanish, derived from 'torpe', which means slow or inept.

to be clumsy

To be someone who makes mistakes due to a lack of skill.

ser un torpe

not to be so clumsy

Not to act with clumsiness or ineffectiveness.

no ser tan torpe

clumsy in love

Referring to someone who has difficulties in romantic relationships.

torpe en el amor

clumsiness

Quality of being clumsy.

torpeza

clumsiness (variant)

Action of acting clumsily.

torpeo

awkwardness

Lack of dexterity or skill in movements.

desmañado

Clumsy in socializing.

That guy is very clumsy with girls; he never knows what to say.

Ese chico es muy torpe con las chicas, nunca sabe qué decir.

Difficulties in coordination.

I'm a bit clumsy in sports; I always fall to the ground.

Soy un poco torpe en deportes, siempre caigo al suelo.