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    Tumbos (en. Tumbles)

    [tum-bos]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Unstable or abrupt movement.
    The car rolled several times before coming to a stop.
    El coche dio varios tumbos antes de detenerse.
    Fall or sliding.
    The cyclist suffered several tumbles in the mountains.
    El ciclista sufrió varios tumbos en la montaña.
    Problems or difficulties on the way.
    They went through many bumps before achieving the goal.
    Pasaron por muchos tumbos antes de lograr el objetivo.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish tumbado, related to falling or collapsing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stumble
    To advance in an unstable or difficult manner.
    dar tumbos
    with bumps
    Referring to something that occurs in a disordered or difficult way.
    con tumbos

    Related Words

    grave
    Place of burial, it can also refer to a fall.
    tumba
    to knock down
    To make someone or something fall.
    tumbar

    Slang Meanings

    Problems or setbacks
    Today I have a lot of bumps with the project.
    Hoy tengo muchos tumbos con el proyecto.
    Erratic or unpredictable movement
    You are stumbling in your planning.
    Estás dando tumbos en tu planificación.