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"Awkward" is an adjective which is often translated as "torpe", and "clumsy" is an adjective which is also often translated as "torpe". Learn more about the difference between "awkward" and "clumsy" below.
awkward(
ak
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wuhrd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (clumsy)
a. torpe
Richard is so awkward. He's always tripping over his own feet.Richard es muy torpe; siempre anda tropezándose.
b. aparatoso (machine or size)
The first cameras were large and awkward machines.Las primeras cámaras eran máquinas grandes y aparatosas.
a. inoportuno (time or moment)
He walked in on them while they were kissing. How awkward!Entró y los sorprendió besándose. ¡Qué inoportuno!
b. incómodo (ride or position)
The tourists had an awkward ride into town in a pick-up.Los turistas hicieron un incómodo viaje al pueblo en una camioneta.
a. incómodo
He felt awkward being their leader since he was the youngest one in the group.Se sentía incómodo siendo su líder, ya que era el más joven del grupo.
b. embarazoso
There was an awkward silence in the room after they shouted at each other.Hubo un silencio embarazoso en la sala después de que se gritaran.
c. violento
It was very awkward when my pants split at my in-laws' house.Fue muy violento cuando se me rompió el pantalón en casa de mis suegros.
d. delicado
Asking your boss for a raise can be awkward.Pedirle un aumento a tu jefe puede ser delicado.
a. difícil
Peter is an awkward cuss. Be careful with him.Peter es un tipo difícil. Ten cuidado con él.
clumsy(
kluhm
-
zi
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
c. desgarbado
He's only 16, so he still has that clumsy way of walking.Solo tiene 16 años, así que sigue con esa forma desgarbada de andar.
3. (primitive)
a. tosco
His armor was ill-fitting, and he was wielding a large, clumsy sword.Le quedaba mal la armadura y empuñaba una espada grande y tosca.
b. chapucero
He didn't have a lot of time, so he had to settle for a clumsy temporary fix.No tenía mucho tiempo, así que tuvo que contentarse con un arreglo temporáneo y chapucero.
