Torpeza (en. Clumsiness)
/torˈpeθa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Lack of promptness or agility in movements.
Her clumsiness while dancing was evident.
Su torpeza al bailar era evidente.
Inability to perform an activity efficiently.
His clumsiness in handling tools cost him a lot at work.
Su torpeza en el manejo de herramientas le costó mucho en el trabajo.
Lacking the skill to do something.
The clumsiness in his words made him feel uncomfortable.
La torpeza en sus palabras hizo que se sintiera incómodo.
Etymology
Derives from the Latin 'torpe', which means 'slow' or 'lacking agility'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
evident clumsiness
Lack of skill that becomes evident.
torpeza manifiesta
to act clumsily
To perform actions in a clumsy or unskillful manner.
actuar con torpeza
social clumsiness
Difficulty in social interactions or communication.
torpeza social
Related Words
clumsy
Lacking agility or being unskillful.
torpe
inept
Lacking skill in doing something.
inepto
awkward
Having little skill or dexterity in movements.
desmañado
Slang Meanings
Clumsy by birth
He always breaks things; he is clumsy by birth.
Siempre está rompiendo cosas, es torpe de nacimiento.
To have two left feet
Don’t invite him to dance; he has two left feet.
No lo invites a bailar, tiene dos pies izquierdos.