clumsy in Portuguese
clumsy in Portuguese is desastrado, desajeitado, atrapalhado — clumsy means awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
clumsy in Portuguese
desastrado
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
desajeitado
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
atrapalhado
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
despassarado
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
desgracioso
Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
What does "clumsy" mean?
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adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
"He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass."
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adj Poorly made, handled, or expressed; lacking skill or tact.
"It was a clumsy attempt at an apology."
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clumsy in a sentence
- He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass.
- The puppy was still clumsy on its oversized paws.
- It was a clumsy attempt at an apology.
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What is "clumsy" in Portuguese?
"clumsy" in Portuguese is desastrado, desajeitado, atrapalhado. clumsy means: Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
How do you use "clumsy" in a sentence?
Example: "He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass." In Portuguese, "clumsy" is desastrado, desajeitado, atrapalhado.
Are there other ways to say "clumsy" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "clumsy": desastrado, desajeitado, atrapalhado, despassarado, desgracioso.
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