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    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.