What is the Spanish word for "awkwardly"?

Learn how to say "awkwardly" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

awkwardly

Spanish

torpemente

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Alternative translations of "awkwardly"

incómodamente
desmañado
torpón

Examples of how to use "awkwardly" in Spanish

English
He awkwardly tried to start a conversation.
Spanish
Intentó iniciar una conversación de manera torpe.
English
She smiled awkwardly at the silent room.
Spanish
Ella sonrió de manera incómoda en la habitación silenciosa.
English
He reached awkwardly for the falling cup.
Spanish
Alcanzó torpemente la taza que caía.
English
They stood awkwardly during the long wait.
Spanish
Se quedaron de manera incómoda durante la larga espera.
English
I answered awkwardly when I forgot the name.
Spanish
Respondí de forma torpe cuando olvidé el nombre.

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