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    Tropezando (en. Stumbling)

    /tɾopeˈsando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To stumble or collide with an obstacle while walking.
    She was stumbling over the stones in the path.
    Ella estaba tropezando con las piedras del camino.
    To experience problems or difficulties in a process.
    The project is stumbling due to lack of resources.
    El proyecto va tropezando debido a falta de recursos.
    To accidentally lose balance.
    Upon turning the corner, he ended up stumbling over the curb.
    Al girar la esquina, acaba de tropezando con el bordillo.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'tropicare', which means to fall or stumble.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stumbling over the same stone
    Repeating the same mistake or falling into the same trap.
    tropezando con la misma piedra

    Related Words

    stumble
    Fall or stumble caused by tripping.
    tropezón
    misstep
    Misstep that leads to a fall.
    traspié

    Slang Meanings

    To stumble in life or in projects.
    Sometimes, I am stumbling in my decisions.
    A veces, estoy tropezando en mis decisiones.
    To get into unexpected trouble.
    He always ends up stumbling at the least appropriate moments.
    Él siempre acaba tropezando en los momentos menos apropiados.