Tropezado (en. Stumbled)

/tɾopeˈθaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has fallen or made a mistake by stumbling.
After a stumble, he quickly got up.
Después de un tropezado, se levantó rápidamente.
Disorganized or confused in one's actions.
His speech was a bit stumbled, but clear.
Su discurso fue un poco tropezado, pero claro.
Refers to someone who has suffered a setback.
The stumbled player could not continue in the match.
El jugador tropezado no pudo seguir en el partido.

Etymology

From the verb 'tropezar', which comes from the Latin 'tripidare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stumbled through life
Referring to someone who has faced many setbacks in their life.
tropezado por la vida
it's not just another stumble
Indicates that it is not a common mistake, but one that makes a significant difference.
no es un tropezado más
stumbled upon love
Means having experienced difficulties in love.
tropezado con el amor

Related Words

stumble
To fall or make an involuntary movement that causes a fall.
tropezar
misstep
The act of stumbling, typically with something in the way.
tropiezo
fall
A minor accident in which someone falls to the ground.
caída

Slang Meanings

Being in trouble due to repeated mistakes
He is stumbled for not listening to advice.
Está tropezado por no escuchar los consejos.
Having made a silly mistake
I feel so stumbled for forgetting the meeting.
Me siento tan tropezado por olvidar la reunión.