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cumbersome(
kuhm
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buhr
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suhm
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. aparatoso
In the past, domestic appliances were very cumbersome affairs.Antiguamente, los electrodomésticos eran trastos muy aparatosos.
b. incómodo
I sometimes think I should have learned the piccolo; a cello is pretty cumbersome when you have to travel.A veces pienso que debería haber aprendido a tocar el flautín; el chelo es muy incómodo cuando hay que viajar.
c. voluminoso e incómodo
I had a cumbersome parcel to take to the post office.Tenía un paquete voluminoso e incómodo para llevar a correos.
d. abultado
It's difficult to work in these gloves; they're really cumbersome.Es difícil trabajar con estos guantes tan abultados puestos.
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