cumbersome

cumbersome(
kuhm
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buhr
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suhm
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
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.
a. engorroso
We'd save time if we could make this process less cumbersome.Nos ahorraríamos tiempo si hiciéramos este proceso menos engorroso.
b. incómodo
I think the system we have for reclaiming expenses is too cumbersome.Creo que el sistema que tenemos para reclamar gastos es muy incómodo.
c. torpe (style)
In my opinion, this author's style is cumbersome, wordy and pompous.Para mí, el estilo de este autor es torpe, farragoso y altisonante.
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